Vacation Student Review

by Anixter International Inc.

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Work was great, people were great.

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

    • Everyone is very welcoming.

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

    • Any questions people are always willing to help

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

    • I always had work to do. Some may find it too busy but I volunteered to work overtime

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

    • As this is my last placement I was left to my own work and even gave out some work.

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

    • Taught me and let me figure some things out.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very young office.

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

    • Always had work and guidance

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

    • I was always invited to CPDs

    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?

    • They are every where and willing to accommodate

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Always something on the go.

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

    • More expensive than what im used to but not too bad

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

    • People always went out on Fridays and most Saturdays

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

    • Always a different event or presentation

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2014

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