Vacation Student Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • After adapting to a business environment was very pleasant

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Impact of work was made clear

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Supervisor was not always available through no fault of his own

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There was usually work to be done

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Was given own responsibilities

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Useful skills picked up based on the work done, as well as gaining insight into the field.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Plenty of social activities set up, many people sociable.

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

    • Placements had been set for individuals.

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

    • Took part in training courses, optional courses available.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not informed until duration after placement

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Plenty of people organizing a variety of things, some encouraged by work.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • General London prices

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London environment means plenty to do.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Many things going on

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Science, Information Technology

London

August 2011

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