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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I was given guidance and real responsibility. I learnt a lot and everybody I worked with was always willing to help!

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I was asked to cover a 2nd year analyst with an important role, my colleagues were all very encouraging

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My buddy was excellent, my manager could have provided more guidance

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Extremely busy, my hours were 9-7 each day, with a short lunch break

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • As mentioned above I covered a second year analyst for 4 weeks. I organised the work schedule for the entire team, led meetings and created reports

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Learnt valuable excel skills, public speaking, presentation, organisation and working under pressure

    5/5

    The Company

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

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Well informed throughout, from obtaining the internship until after finishing

    5/5

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

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing, good starting salary and sign on bonus

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Everyone got on well and socialised outside of work

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Working in the city is expensive

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Full of young professionals, good fun but I felt young

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There are opportunities but I didn't have time

    2/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management, Management Consulting

London

May 2015


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