Summer placement Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • This year I had a summer placement within the Cities and Infrastructure team, and whilst I was there my experience was extremely enjoyable, I was left with responsible on major projects and deadlines.

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

    • The team were very keen to adhere to what I wanted to achieve from my team in office.

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

    • everyday my manager a supervisor would check to see If I was ok and my work load was appropriate

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

    • I was always on a project, at times very busy due to deadlines, but this is a great experience to what real working life would be like

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • responsibility on many projects from my first day in office. I believe this is the best experience that is offered from a placement at Atkins.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • what I have learnt will run pararel with my university studies

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • very team focused, everyone supports each other. there is a great balance of social and work time.

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

    • very well set up. I was expected to be there along with all the relevant data set up such as computer and log in

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • very appealing with great graduate scheme available

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • yes very social for the whole team to engage in

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

    • as expected for London

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

    • great bars and restaurants around. Great bar called bounce can play table tennis

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2015

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