IT Recruitment Coordinator Review

by Allianz UK

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement, I was given a lot of responsibility and exposure to people in the company and varying levels. The company is also a very open and friendly environment which makes coming to work a lot nicer.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibilities by my team as they valued the work I did and I was treated as any other member of staff and not just another placement student who would be leaving soon

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

    • Management were always really helpful and I didn't feel like I couldn't ask them anything or for help.

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

    • Most days very busy. Some days it was more quiet

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

    • I was given lots of tasks to do. Responsible for lots of confidential information regarding new starters. I was also responsible for organising assessment centres by myself.

    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 have learnt a lot about working in a professional environment and also that I can work 9-5. I didn't use mathematical skills that I have learnt but I have used my logical thinking

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and open

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

    • some career events happened at the end of the placement rather than throughout about how to make the most of it and what to do nexty

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

    • company invested lots of time but I didn't do many courses

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I've been offered a part time job and they would like me to come back in some element.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 12 placement students so did lots of social events

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

    • Guildford is fairly expensive

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

    • Not the biggest nightlife but still good. University town

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Social events with other students

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2015

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