Interpreting Services Intern Review

by Language Connect

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship at Language Connect. I learned a lot and I was part of a very helpful and friendly team.

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

    • At the end of my internship I can say that I consider my colleagues as friends. They really valued my work, we helped each other and I felt I was an important part of the team.

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

    • My manager was happy to help me any time I needed it.

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

    • I always had things to do. Some weeks were busier than others, but in general there was a good balance. When I was not too busy I tried to help my colleagues.

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

    • I was free to manage the project almost on my own, but I always asked for advice when I wasn't sure of which was the best way to proceed and I always let my manager deal with some complicated cases.

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

    • I learned a lot about the translation and interpreting industry in the UK and I got to cover some interpreting assignments. This will be really helpful, as I want to build a career as a freelance translator and interpreter in London. I also enjoyed the teamwork and acquired some general skills that will probably be very useful in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was great. We were always there to help each other, we became really good friends and we always combined work with friendly conversations. I got to know my colleagues quite well in just a few months.

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

    • It was very well organised. I knew what my intern tasks and duties were since the day I arrived.

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

    • They were always really helpful, they taught me a lot and I attended a couple of training sessions, I found them really useful.

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

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

    • I will start working as a freelance translator and interpreter, and they will hopefully give me some work!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we were very close, particularly those in the same team.

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

    • London is London...

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There were many nice restaurants, bars and pubs in the area. A lovely place to work in!

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

    • The social team organised countless activities: bowling, trips, dinners, themed parties, table tennis leagues... Within the interpreting team we had a summer interpreter gathering, where I got to know many of the freelancers we worked with.

    5/5
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London

July 2015

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