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Randstad

Mid Office Advisor Review

at Randstad

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

Manchester

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

3.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4.3/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Support and Guidance
3.5/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My day to day tasks revolve around mapping client's processes, and we do this to help improve the way in which both parties operate, as we aim to deliver great results to our clients and the business.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given a lot of responsibilities during my placement which I think really pushed me outside of my comfort zone and I believe that this positively contributed to my personal development.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, I have developed many new skills whilst on placement which I am grateful for, as some of the skills that I developed are transferable and others are very industry specific. Alongside this I have also been able to use my existing skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a lot of support during my placement which was amazing, I had an amazing team and they were really supportive and understanding which I really appreciate.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was good as well as the atmosphere.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my placement, being here allowed me to learn a lot about the company, myself and colleagues which was an invaluable experience.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Randstad
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Randstad to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Randstad
Be open minded, be ready to take on challenges, allow yourself to be wrong at times, do not be afraid to ask questions, and make the most of your time here.
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