Business Assistant Review

by Chemical Industry Geotechnical Engineering Co.

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Generally, I had an unforgetable experience in the previous placement. It was really rewarding although sometime tired, because I appreciated connecting with the customers and clients of our company, and from the personal perspect, I enjoyed communicating with people. I liked to work with my former workmates.

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

    • We colleagues had a harmonious relationship with each other and everyone treates others like a family member. I was in a light and friendly environment.

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

    • I remembered the first day when I came to the company, without exactly knowing anything about how to managing people and resources in an organization. During my placement, my team members gave me so many support and helped me get through all difficulities. They enlightened me with practical experiences in management process.

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

    • Overall, I had a balanced schedule in the daily work, but sometime I was extremely busy when we had to submit the bidding document, as it had time limit.

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

    • I always dedicated to my work and once was assigned a task, I would spare no efforts to achieve it.

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

    • Everything I have obtained in my previous work, whatever abilities in management or knowledge in professional field, will be valuable wealth in my whole life!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally, it was a bit serious in work hours, but relaxed during rest time.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Before I became an official employee in the company, I experienced the internship, when I received training in how to develop management skills in a real world. I took a series of outdoor events organized by the company and gained a better understanding of management process.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The training was really well organized

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If there were another chance, I still would like to work in the company. It was really a wonderful group.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The company pays more attention on environment protection during their construction process.

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

    • I worked in Shanghai and the cost of living is much higher than that in other cities in China.

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

    • Nightlife in Shanghai is very popular. It is common for you to see so many people on the street and shops are open. Life there is convinent and colorful.

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

    • I used to jion the gym activities and I often went to the book store, as I like the atmosphere there.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

International

November 2010

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