Summer Placement Student Review

by CMS

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • At the beginning of my placement, there was a lot of disorganisation and I was not given very much guidance as to where I was supposed to be, who I was supposed to be with and what I was meant to be doing. I also had a lot of IT problems, which prevented me from being able to do a lot of my work and time was wasted trying to sort this out.

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

    • At times I felt like a bit of a nuisance, when I had finished a task and there was nothing for me to do, but the work that I completed was very valued by the staff and they were very appreciative.

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

    • Whenever I had diffciulty understanding something, my supervisors always took the time to explain it to me and did not make me stupid at all.

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

    • I was always very busy, but I never felt that I wa sgiven too much I was always told that I should try my best, but never worry if i didn't complete something.

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

    • I was frequently trusted to undertake research and deal with files on my own. My work was always checked by my supervisor, but I was given a lot of responsibility and my placement was extremely hands-on.

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

    • A lot of the skills that I gained here will help me whilst I undertake my LPC in two years time. I was doing things that I am yet to study, and so i have been given a head start when compared to my peers who will never have done these things.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was friendly, but very hardworking.

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

    • There was not very much organisation. There was no set schedule or itinerary, I simply turned up each day and was given tasks that my supervisor thought of off of the top of their head. This was frustrating as i felt that I stopped me from having such an enjoyable experience.

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

    • I wa sinvovled in all departmental meetings and training sessions.

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to work here, despite some difficulties with my placement. It is a very friendly, welcoming office and everyone is willing to help if you ask. Also, the location is ideal.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • During my week-long placement, there were two social events.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The prices were typical of a city, but were a lot less than staying in London.

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

    • We didn't go out during the week as we started at 9 every morning!

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

    • We were offered the opportunity to play a football match, but that was it.

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South West

June 2011

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