Finance Placement Review

by Mundipharma Research

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a great way to ease yourself into the working environment, as it is a relaxed environment with plenty of opportunities for development. There are a variety of courses you have the option of attending, tailored to the experience you would like to get out of the placement.

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

    • Team building events give you the opportunity to get to know colleagues on a personal level as well as on a professional level.

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

    • Weekly 1-2-1 meetings with your manager to discuss any issues you may have, or how you can be further supported.

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

    • Workload tends to fluctuate depending on how busy the department is. If others in the department are busy, the workload can tend to fall on you.

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

    • Given responsibility of your own tasks to complete, rather than acting as support for others in the department.

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

    • You are exposed to an array of training courses, including presentation workshops, excel skills, project planning and student events. A lot of the training courses are tailored to what you would like to develop, and you also have an input on what training courses are scheduled. This has provided me with a solid foundation and will assist with future development.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good relationships amongst colleagues created a good working atmosphere.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Have the opportunity to discuss what you feel you are getting out of your placement experience, and make changes if you feel the structure is not suitable.

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

    • Provided with the same opportunities as permanent employees, whether attending internal or external courses/ events.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The size of the company is growing each year, therefore new positions are always available.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many departments recruit placement students, creating a good social experience whilst on placement.

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

    • Travel to and from Cambridge is expensive via public transport. Also, rent is on par with London prices or slightly below. However, there is cheap cinema in the area.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Two Universities in the area, resulting in a decent nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Often get together with placement students outside of work, engaging in social activities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

East of England

May 2014

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