Summer Placement Student (Mechanical) Review
by Arup
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.8
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The Company
3.6
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The Culture
4.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Work started off slowly but was glad of it as I was relatively new to the sector I worked in, soon picked up and I very much enjoyed what I was doing.
Was given the same work as Graduate employees for much of my time there, felt a part of the team once I had settled in.
All the senior staff (Directors/ Senior Engineers) I met were notably patient and friendly, even when I was taking time with some tasks. Business manager was fantastic from day one and always seemed aware of what I was/ how I was doing.
There were some days in between deadlines that were quieter than usual, but otherwise the work load was fairly consistent.
No huge levels of responsibility were placed especially on me, but I did still feel that I was counted on to deliver what was asked of me.
A very valuable working experience, which introduced to a lot of new things that had not been covered by my degree beforehand, though how much I have used since then is minimal.
The Company
Very sociable and inclusive, felt that the work environment was relaxed as long as the work carried out was of a high quality and professionalism.
I was introduced to a Mechanical Design team and was left to work with them, always had work to do, was never a moment where I felt useless.
Site visits and software introductions were made available from day one. No professional software training classes, though I was learning from professionals on a casual basis. Would have said it was more the colleagues who invested time in me, as opposed to the company.
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Company Parties/Events
The range of sectors on offer is the main reason I find this company particularly interesting, the size of the company and international aspect are the most attractive points.
The Culture
Certainly. Other Interns were very sociable and I am still in contact with some of them. Was lucky to be in a BEL group that had monthly social drinks, and went to the Summer Party organised by the Graduates.
Lucky enough to live at home for the duration of this placement as the rail networks allowed for a reasonable length of commute, though the rail tickets were obviously not cheap. Socialising was obviously expensive in the London area, but felt that the wage reflected the location.
Plenty of pubs and bars, still need to return to the area to try them out.
Not widely advertised but would have joined had I been at the company longer.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Material & Mineral Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
London
November 2015
