Fundraiser Review

by Champions Life Academy

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was fantastic! I learnt so much and made some friends for life along the way.

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

    • Very much so. I felt like a very valuable part of the team/region.

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

    • The training was excellent, i worked very closely with my manager and he was there whenever i needed him.

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

    • Extremely busy! Long hours demanded an intense work ethic which i managed to adapt to. (One of the major lessons i learnt) It would be tough to complete this program with other commitments.

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

    • I was given more responsibilities as the program progressed as i showed leadership qualities. You get out what you put in.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I leant so much over the program, much of which will definitly help me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmoshphere was the best bit. Living and working in a team of students creates an awesome, fun and inspring atmosphere in which to work.

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

    • The organisation was very good. There is a clear structure to the company which allows everyone to make the most of their time there.

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

    • There was a huge emphasis on training a development as it is a student development program. The program starts with a 3 day training school followed by Regional meetings, Team meetings, 121 training as well as company wide advanced training,

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

    • International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. There is a clear organisational structure to the company which allows students to progress through the company, gaining more responsibility, skills and experience as they go.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The placement was very socially orientated. Days off were spent as a team. Evenings were spent socialising and building friendships.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • High Wycombe was relatively cheap. (Accommadation was covered by the company)

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

    • We did not have much time to sample the High Wycombe nightlife. We went out one sunday which was dissapointing but nearby Reading was awesome.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really, We had 5 days off in 80. We went to Thorpe park, Go ape and went paintballing but there is little time to do things on working days.

    1/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

September 2014

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