Communications Intern Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I had a great internship experience - it was fun, informative and inspiring

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was valued by my colleagues and I felt I was contributing to real life work

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

    • My manager would always help me with whatever I asked and always welcomed questions from me

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

    • I was busy, but I like being busy - I had the responsibility over whole projects

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

    • I felt I was responsible for all my work and projects, liaising with people across the company - I felt I belonged there

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

    • I am well equipped for the next chapter of my life

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was always really fun and busy, a lot of brain power at work!

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

    • It could have been run better in term of the objectives that were set, but I felt that I was working towards the overall business objectives instead of my own which I liked

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I had the chance to try out different areas and develop myself professionally

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a job, but I had already accepted another graduate job with a different organisation

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I made really good friends with fellow interns, industrial placements, graduates and colleagues - I went out often with them!

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

    • I have lived in this year since I was 18 and so I am used to the cost, If you are sensible yu can have a really good time without ending up broke!

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

    • Glasgow is great for nights out!

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

    • There was opportunities but these were happening after I finish my internship

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2014

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