Intern Review

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the internship greatly, everybody was friendly and the work i did was interesting and enjoyable

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

    • I felt very valued, the work i did was part of a larger project and my findings are going to be used by another member of staff in the future

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

    • I was supported massively by every member of staff i spoke to, the knowledge and guidance is abundant.

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

    • I found that i was given tasks to do at the beginning of the week and had the freedom to choose as and when i had these done.

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

    • The work i did for the project is going to be used in future by members of staff.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I believe i have developed a more industry standard working ethic, in an enviroment designed to help you grow and develop. I believe when i return to university i will be able to manage time and work more effectively

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet but that was because of the work people in my department did, it was individual, however everybody was friendly enough for a chat if need be. There was no tension within the office and it was friendly enough. There were aslo many groups and activities avaliable.

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

    • Very well organised, i was given a target and a structure at the beginning of my placement, this was from my manager not the grad team. However appropriate communication was given in advance to any aspect of the internship not intially stated.

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

    • I have learnt 3 new pieces of software aswell as health and safety. The training has come from informal chats and demonstrations from individuals. I found these to be much more useful

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The grad scheme is amazing and i personally am in the process of trying to get onto the scheme, there are offices all round the world with countless job opportunites.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes the other interns where very friendly and we are now really good friends

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

    • Standard south of England prices, but there was a wide variety of places to eat and live for all price ranges

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

    • Ok it is a student town so in the summer it is nto as good.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I did not look for non work related activities during my short time here

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2015

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