education administrator Review

by Birmingham City Council

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    2.4
  • The Company
    2.3
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Job was not enjoyable. All tasks were menial and although have done work like this before expected more experience from such a company

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Not at all. Very closed company was not vert welcoming. Some individuals were very warm, but the vast majority were obnoxious and 'above' talking to me.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Two managers. One was absent, the other was the second manager I guess was very welcoming and eager to help. Should have been other way round.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some tasks were ridiculous. Was expected to print thousands of sheets off after 5.30 (when i was to leave 5ish). Other days were not very productive.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Very litttle which made me feel inadequate.

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

    • Had experience with computers, technology and library/data management. Apart from that - not much.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • A few very testing individuals who were boring. Others thought they were funny, but werent.

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

    • I dont think it was a placement, I think they wanted a skivvy and pretended it to be a placement.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not a lot.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would never be here permanently, good experience temporarily.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the youngest by far and was made to remember this most of the time.

    0/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived in student area so wasnt too expensive.

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

    • Centre of england's second largest city so wasnt to quiet

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

    • Park areas had some stuff on

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Education/Teaching

International

August 2008

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