Communications Intern Review

by Siemens

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my internship, I worked on so many different projects, learnt so many new skills and worked with some really supportive people.

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

    • The majority of my colleagues made me feel really valued and supported me throughout my internship. However, on some occaisions it felt that I was not trusted to make my own decisions or work independently.

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

    • It was 50/50. I was given support but sometimes felt very much a junior member of the team with little responsibility.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It varied through different times during my internship. I did find I would have to ask for work.

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

    • Some members of the team gave me a lot of responsibility with tasks and major projects where I could take control.

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

    • I have learnt so much and they will defintely help me in my career in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good and friendly atmosphere.

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

    • It was very well organised up until my final months where the next steps as to my employment were unclear.

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

    • I feel they invested a lot of time in my development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Permamnemt employment with the company would be very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • As I was not on the "graduate scheme" there was no social scene for interns or graduates not on this scheme.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Average.

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

    • Being a graduate my partying days are long gone!!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Social events with colleagues but not much other than that.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

September 2014

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