Michael Page Summer Intern Review

by PageGroup

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly loved it.

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

    • My team were incredibly supportive and made me feel valued and appreciated

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

    • Very much. Any problems they were easy to talk to and they always checked that I was okay and that I was happy.

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

    • I had tasks which I would work on daily and if I ever ran out of work I could just ask for more. I was never overworked or underworked.

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

    • I had my own projects which I was allowed to get on with. I was made to feel like a recruitment consultant with my own candidates and my own jobs.

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

    • I understand now what makes someone employable and there are key competencies which I can take away and apply to future roles.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I had at least one laugh everyday. There was always banter in the office and everyone was incredibly welcoming. Very fun and busy office environment

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

    • It was well organised but tasks sometimes varied dependent on their urgency. I liked the variation of this though.

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

    • I would always ask questions and they would be happy to answer them for me or explain things. We would regularly have reviews and they would feedback in order for me to improve.

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

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

    • Very

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes very much so. We ate lunch together everyday and went out for meals and nights out

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The drinks were expensive but worth it. There are loads more cheaper places to drink though

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

    • Excellent. Great bars and clubs

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

    • Not really. Obviously nights out and there were things going on if you were proactive enough it search for them.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Recruitment

West Midlands

September 2015

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