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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 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
I had a really good year! I learnt a lot and made fantastic friends and contacts in the industry
I was treated As any other member of staff
I had a manager and my own personal mentor
Perfect!
I was given the role of a buyer with my own material groups
They already have!
The Company
Amazing office!!
Any training I wanted; I got
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Everyone I have come into contact with had said email them and I have a job!
The Culture
Perfect!! All my colleague were social ale and went out for birthdays/events
Good! Bit of a shock when you are used to going out with students though!
Nightlife was the same As at uni as it was the same town
We had loads of trips out as a department
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
West Midlands
July 2015