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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I Enjoyed every bit of it. it was an amazing experience for me

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • From day one I was treated as one of the team mates. I merged into the team very well

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Oh dear I asked question like 2 years old and asked for so much. But every one in the team was very supportive and especailly my Manager

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Honestly, it was purely on day. But it was a good mix.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Again I had so many mini tasks, of equal importance and responsibility

    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 think I can never imagine the importance of what I have learnt during my placement and more importantly it gave me an insight of what The NHS is about?

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • We had days out, awards and very friendly working environment

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Every one in the team was very professional, every one was s ofriendly but when it came to work, bending backs and work, work and work

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I think, NHS is known for Personal developement, in my 6 weeks I went on 5 different training courses. thats great for personal developement

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • The NHS is going through a transitional stage at the moment, so its very hard to get a job at this moment but I will get one guaranteed

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Great fun after work, drinks a few times

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • What nightlife? lol Maidstone is not as good as London for sure

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • I am sure there were but I did not search for it

    3/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2010


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