Content Operations Intern Review

by YouView

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • YouView has been a great company to work for and I have loved the experience.

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

    • The work I was doing required me to deliver reports for the shareholders and gave me loads of opportunity to interact with people from around the company.

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

    • The line manager was really good at making me feel involved and part of the team. His support enabled me to be confident in myself within the business. He always made sure I was comfortable with how things worked and really explained everything so I could get fully involved in the business.

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

    • I had regular task to do, like reports and meetings with shareholders. I usually had something to be getting on with, however as this area is very reactive, the work depends on what happens that week, there were times when I was looking for more to do.

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

    • I was given the key responsibility for compiling a large weekly report that goes out to all the shareholders and CEOs.

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

    • This experience has been invaluable and has help me develop confidence in the workplace that I will highly value in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a great atmosphere, unlike any other, everyone is so welcoming and friendly. Everyone throughout YouView, in every department, is always happy to help and give advice on what you are doing which is great as it really helps you progress your skills as an individual and become part of the YouView team.

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

    • The internship was very organised and made you feel part of the company.

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

    • They organised training for us to help us progress within the internship and beyond.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • YouView is an exciting company that would be a great future employer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social scene was good both amongst the interns and the company. We were given welcome and leaving drinks by YouView that was very enjoyable.

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

    • It is London so living costs are high however I luckily stayed with family so was able to save some money in that respect.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is always something going on and loads of pubs just outside of the office.

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

    • There were charity events and social football and running clubs.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

London

August 2014

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