Vacation Planner Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    2.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time with Arup Newcastle and learnt alot about my field of Town Planning.

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

    • The other teams on my floor made me feel very welcome

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

    • My boss was away alot so sometimes felt abit lost

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

    • Sometimes left with little to do, had to ask other teams for tasks

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

    • I was covering a permanent position so did have quite a lot of work.

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

    • Great company, will be applying for graduate scheme

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My office wasn't always exciting but I made friends with people from different departments/ floors etc.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Poor response rate to emails

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was taken out on site visits

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I love the ethos of Arup and would love to continue to work with them

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Was invited out for a few social occassions

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Newcastle is a great city!

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

    • Newcastle is a great city!

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

    • Sports/ social funds and extra learning available

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

North East

November 2015

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