Summer Placement Review

by Anixter International Inc.

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Not enough responsibility on occasions, although overall enjoyable experience

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Again not enough responsibility, although this may be due to the duration of the placement.

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

    • Manager away most of the time, although other colleagues very helpful

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

    • Mostly busy, although occasions where i had no work to do

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I feel i didnt have enough, although that may be due to the duration of the placement

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

    • Didn't really relate to my degree

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed

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

    • No problems atall

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

    • Invested well towards my chartership

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

    • Company appear to be expanding

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good, buddy system helps.

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

    • I lived at home so im not sure about cost of living. Places to go for socialising without breaking the bank

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

    • Not great for clubs, plenty of pubs though

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Have an unofficial cycling club which i got involved in

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East of England

October 2014

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