Trainee Manager Review

by English Lakes Hotels

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The job was very enjoyable, as i worked in every department of the hotel, enabling me to have a good overview of the whole business

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

    • Everyone seem to value my contribuutions and hard work that i put into the job every day.

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

    • All management were very helpful and gave me the relevant training i required in each department to be able to manage them

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

    • Every day was very different and very busy, nevr a dull moment

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility in every department, starting off learning the basics and then progressing to supervisor and duty manager

    5/5
  • 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 skills such as customer service, communication skills, team working skills which will assist me in my final year of study and also when i come to apply for graduate jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • every member of staff was very friendly and made me feel welcome from the start

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • overall it was well set up, however i had to cut short time in certain departments due to staffing issues.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was little training and development in terms of training courses etc. however i was trained on the job which is very valuable.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • THere are future prospects available if the right position comes along.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The members of staff especially my age group were very socialble, making the working environment fun.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home, rent free.

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

    • Generally the nightlife in Lancaster is very good with many bars, pubs and 2 major clubs.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I did socialise with many memebrs of staff with nights out in town,

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

February 2008

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