Consultant Review

by Gist Ltd

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • Overall, I've had a really good placement year, there are so many new skils i am now able to draw upon both technically and personally.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • 4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I have felt really supported throughout this year at Gist, not only within the consulting team but through different departments.

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

    • This role is fairly dependent upon project demand. For example being involved with both Carlsberg and Tulip have meant for a few weeks i have had to be at different locations almost every other day. On the other hand at quiter times you will be expected to do general team tasks, reports and administration work.

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

    • If you are able to show you are capable within this role the more opportunities you will be given.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is very friendly within the office. The floor conusltancy is in is integrated with IT nad Network Planning, so all teams are continually talking with each other. There never seems to be a dull moment!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Gist really do focus on its people. Graduates are put on fast track scheme to progress withing the company, so opportunities are continuous and ever changing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • This year i was the only placemnet student in head office. However there are graduates so a couple of us would always go out for dinner etc. In the future there will be more industrial placements based at head office within HR and IT (dependent upon the work load demand)

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I found that rent was at the higher end of my budget. In comparison to the north of England, everything in the south is that bit more expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Dependment upto what you preferneces are. In comparison to Birmingham, Basingstoke is far smaller in scale and options, although i have always had a good night out, i always find it depends on the people you are with.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations, Management Consulting

South East

April 2011

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