Import Placement Review
by Unsworth Global Logistics
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
2.5
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The Company
2.5
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The Culture
2.5
- 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
Hated every living moment of it.
There was no support, every one just got on with their job.
None. Absolutely terrible.
Started work 8:30am and finished sometimes 8:00pm. There is no overtime paid for between 5:30pm - 6:30pm and are expected to work the hour.
More responsibility than many of the permanent employees, some of whom finished at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
None at all. It was just all [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] clerical/admin work. I have learnt how to staple more efficiently...and the sad thing is...i'm not joking.
The Company
Dull. People would actually jump to the window if they heard a small noise for excitement...how sad is that!
There was no scheme at all, just in writing...continuous...relentless forms to fill in, so they have proof you done something there.
If I said 1p then I would be lying. The company ensured the University that they have in-house training, what this actually meant was they rather you work your butt off [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] than the company actually "waste" money on you.
As appealing as eating a dead rat for breakfast. They will offer to pay less than anyother company for a graduate and expect you to be grateful for it. Ridiculous!
The Culture
Everyone was just so tired after a days work that everyone just went home with enough energy to cook, eat, clean and sleep for the next day of trial.
I paid £600.00 a month rent...yeah...on a crap £14,000 salary. After tax and national insurance deductions, this would be around £960 a month. I could not even get a part time job because of the work hours.
I did not realise, was asleep...sound asleep. Did I mention I lived in Leytonstone? With a pub across the road and violent fights...ahhh...sound asleep.
Yeah, a christmas brunch in France. Sounds great huh?...Forgot to mention that everyone had to pay for their own ticket! I think it was like £8 and in a stuffy coach full of people you would not even want to say hello to on a dark night.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Logistics and Operations
London
March 2008