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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Very tiring but very rewarding. A struggle at first because there is so much to learn but lots of support.
I was welcomed and especially everyone made a big effort to help me settle in.
Regular 1 on 1 learning's, feedback and advice. This support was really appreciated, and helped me to reflect and improve and also learn about higher level processes that as an intern I would otherwise not have exposure to, giving me a better idea about how the company works on a macro level.
At times the workload did make things tricky as we were very busy, however this had its benefits as time flew and the days never dragged.
I had full control of my responsibilities and projects, to improve them if I saw fit and to carry them out from start to finish. You are given a lot of trust, and at times people depend on you which gives you a real sense of pride, feeling valued and appreciated.
I learnt more on this placement than in my entire academic life - the skills are invaluable and gained through jumping in at the deep end. These skills make me feel confident about returning to university and prepared for future jobs prospects.
The Company
The atmosphere in the office varies on workload, however there are lots of laughs and chatter!
The organisation of the work placement really was fantastic. Because the team are used to having a new intern every year, clear defined job roles and regular feedback helped me and everyone knew what the process was.
There are regular training sessions, and I also attended an off-site training day which was incredibly helpful.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Company Car
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Healthcare from home
Healthcare/Dental
Travel loan
Although WB have no grad scheme, many previous interns do come back to work with them.
The Culture
Social scene was great, and being based in London is exciting as there is always something happening.
London is expensive, but if you are careful you are still ok to enjoy yourself, just not all the time!
London transport makes everything easy, as the many different club areas of London is really easy and quick to get to.
There were many, and I personally got involved in some volunteer work to do with an industry related charity.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
May 2014