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First Response Finance Limited

Work experience member Review

at First Response Finance Limited

Work Experience

Business Operations

Nottingham

Review Submitted: June 2022

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 the Experience
4/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture

Overview of the Experience

Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
4/5
The work experience involved gaining knowledge and then asking questions. We were then set a task which outlined what we were to research for a presentation and then we carried out the presentation
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I enjoyed it thoroughly, really helped me gage what life may be like after finishing studies as i didn't really know what to expect as i didn't set any expectations.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Very well, clear structure and format to the week which made it flow. Helped everyone engage and understand what we were doing.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
Helped a bit. I already kind of knew what sort of areas I'd like to go into but the work experience streamlined and enhanced my thoughts of future work.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
no.

Skills Development

What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
Learnt hands on skills about how to use some of the systems. Also learnt a bit more about group work, especially as we had to present our knowledge and findings at the end of the week.

Company Culture

How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
We learnt quite a bit through doing the quiz at the start of the week. We learnt the company's moto and values, this really helped me understand the philosophy of the people and the company.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes. I spent times in accounts and compliance to see what they did and what there roles/jobs involved.

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend First Response Finance Limited to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very welcoming, treat staff well and overall this gave me a great experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to First Response Finance Limited?
Be yourself and try to engage and be involved as much as you can as it makes it enjoyable.
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