HR Review

by Shell

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I was given a really interesting, exciting project to work on, which made all the difference in being able to enjoy my day to day work.

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

    • My colleagues were always interested to hear my progress and were more than happy for me to spend time talking things through with them if I had a problem.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • This was one of the best parts of the internship, I had a mentor and supervisor and lots of feedback to say how to improve.

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

    • Not too busy, but towards the end things really picked up

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

    • My project was my own, and I was in charge of deciding what data I needed, who to speak to,

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

    • Not sure - I am starting a masters afterwards so will have to see, but I felt this has definitely prepared me for whatever I choose to do afterwards.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and friendly

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

    • Issues at the start, but otherwsie fine

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of people out a lot of time into giving me feedback

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are lots of opportunities for development, but you cannot move between skill pools which can be a problem if you are unhappy with what you orgininally thought you wanted to do

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good - the Energie network made sure there was always a way to meet new people

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite high - central London

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

    • Not great in Canary Wharf, but you can easily go elsewhere

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

    • Lots!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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