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HR placement Review

by E.ON UK

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was very enjoable - a nice team and a supportive manager

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

    • I was made to feel welcome, was introduced to everyone on arrival, and was invited for lunch and evening activities with my department

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

    • My manager was great. She wasnt always around as she was based at different locations - but she was available on the phone, and I could always speak to another member of the team

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

    • Really good here. Never too much. Never too little. I had an action plan list that my manager sat down with me and we reviewed every fortnight

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

    • At times, I was so surprised how much responsibility I was given! I had to present a couple of time to very senior memebers of HR and was challenged/probed by them on why I had made certain recommendations - very nerve wracking, but grwat experience!

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

    • The placement reaffirms my interest in HR and I leanrt some good practical ways in which you can successfully launch key HR initiatives

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I dont tend to socialise much out of work as my faith dictates I cant drink alcohol. However I got involved in other activities like football clubs

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

    • No issues here - everything ran smoothly

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

    • I was givent the opportunity to shadow lots of senior managers and ask plenty of questions - this has really built up my knowledge and understanding of good HR practice

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been invited to fast track onto their Graduate scheme - my only nervousness is the location - but the opportunity does sound good.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?

    • I mentioned this above

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

    • It was more expensive than where I lived in Leicester, but certainly not too expensive

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

    • Difficult to say personally - but my colleagues say it is good.

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

    • I mentioned this above

    5/5
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East Midlands

November 2012

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