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City Year UK

Mentor Review

at City Year UK

Placement (10 Months+)

Teaching

Hackney

Review Submitted: June 2024

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Great placement year. I have gained a lot of transferable skills working at City Year. Out side of the job itself they provided a lot of opportunities catered to my future goals that have been invaluable experinces.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was made responsible of the students who i mentor and as they really rely on you this is a huge responsibility that you had to handle with care.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I've learned to be more confident in myself and developed a lot more emotional maturity,
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?
5/5
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
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
My IO was incredibly supportive and always fought in me and my teammates corner, we are eternally greatful.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Was a great school and cohort to work in and with.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
i thoroughly enjoyed my 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 City Year UK
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend City Year UK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to City Year UK
Go for it1 you won't regret it
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