Operations Placement Student Review
by Gist Ltd
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.7
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The Company
4.6
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The Culture
4.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
At times really hard work but you get out what you put in and on the whole i had a fantastic time working at GIST.
Got on really well with everyone, both in my depot and also contacts at head office.
Due to how busy the site was when i first started my plan perhaps could have been better managed but after a while i just threw myself into anything! Support from the placement officer at head office is exellent.
If you dont want to work incredibly long hours at very unsocial times then this is not the placement for you.
To think you are only a 'placement' student to be in control of 150 people after your first couple of months is an example of the level of responsibility. On a daily basis you are in contact with high level managers and are trusted with millions of pounds worth of stock each shift.
For me this placement has helped me no end. I now, with the references i have from both University visits, managers and HR much better prospects of a graduate level position at any company. I expect my placement will assist me write my dissertation final year as i now have much better industry knowledge to be able to refer too.
The Company
At times very stressful but on the whole an exellent place to work. I had a fantasic relationship with most of the staff both on a proffessional and social level.
The team at head office are very well organised and will really look after you. The only part for me which was a little unclear was what exactly my role was when i first started but after a few weeks this soon became much clearer.
GIST take care of their graduates. They are looking for future business leaders and expect the very best. In return they will reward you.
National Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
As a placement student the expectation is that (if it is for you and they feel you are good enough) to go onto the graduate scheme after completion of your degree. As a placement student you are very much in the limelight and not merely the helping hand for the year. Expection is very high mind.
The Culture
For me very much so. The area isnt the most appealing but you make the best of what you have!
Not too bad, especially concidering its only half an hour outside of London
Some very nice places but you have to know where to look. Plently of options plus London is on the doorstep if you willing to do the travelling.
Not many from work but for me this wasnt an issue.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
March 2011
