Intern Review

by FirstGroup

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I really enjoyed my internship. It was a very useful insight into working for a transport business, and the sort of work that I would be part of on the graduate scheme.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was always respected and often encouraged. The business has a wide range of staff from many backgrounds, some of whom have not worked with students/graduates before - but if you are friendly and down to earth, and show that you have a genuine interest in their work, almost all will be more than happy to give you their time.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Management were extremely welcoming and supportive of me, and took a genuine interest in my thoughts.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The internship was loosely structured, which meant there could be times when I was doing very little, but also times when I was quite involved in something.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • This varied depending on where I was placed, and there were sometimes understandable health and safety and legal circumstances to consider, but generally I was treated as another member of staff.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt valuable lessons in people engagement/management and operational management, which are very relevant to the career I want to pursue.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • There was a very good atmosphere at my location, and at most of the other locations I visited.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship was quite loosely structured, which meant there could be times when I had little to do. That said, this often allowed me to jump-in to see things that I might otherwise have been unavailable for.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was no formal training or development as such, but I learnt a lot and gained a unique insight into the business.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I later applied to the permanent graduate scheme and was offered a position. My internship was instrumental in achieving this.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • N/A - I was the only intern in my region

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • N/A - I was based within a short commute of my home

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • N/A - as before

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not that I can think of - but, to be honest, I wouldn't hold this against the internship at all.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

March 2014

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