Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • Students from scottish schools interested in business apprenticeships at M&G participated in workshops and heard from a number of thé organisation staff about what opportunities are available.

    7/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • We mainly worked in the same groups so developed communication skills. We also took part in workshop game which required problem solving.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • I enjoyed the majority of the work experience however the end part about the application dragged in a bit.

    6/10

  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?
  • The organisational skills that took to plan the day was amazing, everything ran perfectly

    10/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • I was so shocked I was expecting suits and a formal workplace. I was impressed and makes me think a less formal workplace is a good idea.

    10/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • I have decided against an apprenticeship as I would like to study at university due to the workload being smaller which allows me to work and travel aswell as study.

    9/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • No, and because I am from Renfrewshire it cost me a lot on travel.

    1/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • We got to meet a large range of staff from different departments but not staff that were actually working.

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend M&G to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The workplace seemed like a social enjoyable place to work with lots of development opportunities and support.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to M&G?
  • Just be open minded, volunteer at the workshop, give answers out.


Details

Work Experience

Business Operations, Accounting, Finance, Marketing

Edinburgh

March 2020


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