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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Worked as part of a great team with exciting products in the year.
Responsibility was encouraged which really assists development in the year. Colleagues were always approachable.
Always given guidance when required but at the same time left to approach certain tasks on my own to help the learning and development process.
To an extent workload does fluctuate depending on products being released, however regular reports and competitor analysis mean there is always a steady stream of work.
As the year progresses so does responsibility. Being left in charge of reports going to senior management on an international basis brings both confidence and the motivation to do well with the work you are given.
A majority of skills are developed due to the work, although training is provided throughout the year. Being trained externally in Excel was particularly useful not just for the CV but for this role and further jobs going forward.
The Company
Generally a good atmosphere particularly around the launches of titles.
Treated like a normal employee of the companuy throughout.
Funding for courses was provided which was useful as were courses such as time management and presentations at the workplace.
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Although there is not currently a graduate scheme, past interns have been recruited in co-ordinator roles.
The Culture
Being in central London for a year is great, it's up to the interns if they get involved but regular nights out were held with a few of us.
Being in central London does come at a cost, but the salary helps cover this.
Good nights out wherever you go with lots of options.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
June 2011