HR - Placement Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

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

    • I was made to feel like part of the team immediately.

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

    • Weekly 1 to 1's and manager sat close by so I was am in daily contact with her and supported whenever needed.

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

    • Some periods I have been very busy and others the work seems to die down but, I always have something to get on with.

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

    • I have been given lots of responsibility. I have ran and managed a number of projects throughout the year.

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

    • We have been given many training sessions such as presentation, team working and communication I think this will definitely help me in my final year and in other employment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly staff, had weekly team meetings and everyone gets along very well.

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

    • Every placement is given a work plan at the start. Handover period & work instructions are given by the previous placement Own desk, laptop and phone from the start

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

    • Ran a series of training events specifically for the placements. Individual development plans are done quarterly to gain feedback.

    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?

    • No Graduate role currently in HR department Other placements have come back as graduates from previous years

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good there are 32 placement students on site and most of them live in the same area.

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

    • Living costs are cheap. Socialising is a bit more expensive.

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

    • Not brilliant but Canterbury is close-by which is a lot better

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

    • There are sports & social events but, i didn't get involved in many

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Financial Management, Human Resources

South East

April 2015

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