Operations and Business Management Intern Review

by abrdn

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed being given real responsibility and feeling like the work I was doing was significant.

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

    • The majority of people I met were really welcoming and keen to help where they could.

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

    • I had regular catch ups with my manager as well as other mentors.

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

    • At first there were some busy times and some quiet times, but as I got into the project I had a steady flow of work to be getting on with and built up the contacts neccessary to help me.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Was given ownership of 2 projects which were real pieces of work which will be carried on after I leave.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This was a great way to experience a research project but from a different angle than acadenmic- this will help me as I go back to uni for final year. I gained a real insight into what it's like to work for a financial services company/ any similar organisation and would be much more prepared for working in this environment in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People enjoy having a joke but are serious when they need to be. Everyone is made to feel welcome.

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

    • Very good with regular intern development sessions spread out across the time here.

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

    • We had a strengthsfinder and presentation skills session. We were encouraged to think about our personal development.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will have to wait til I hear back at the end of my placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good amongst interns, more difficult for those not living within the assigned accomodation. (lived too close to qualify for this)

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

    • Edinburgh is not a cheap place to live but is not vastly more than other places e.g. is fair compared to London

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It's great- had already experienced it from living nearby.

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

    • We had a social comittee that organised events for us.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2014

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