Industrial trainee Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Very good experience in the world of engineering. Given huge responsibilities, treated as a valued employee

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

    • See above

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

    • Everyone was very happy to help whenever I needed it

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

    • Very, some days were a slight lull however there is always work around the office

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

    • For an undergrad, the responsibilities I was given were huge, and I felt I was making a difference

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

    • So far they haven't, but I'm sure they will later down the line

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very approachable and happy, and very welcoming

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

    • Average. Although this wasn't a set placement year schedule, I still felt as though I could ask for help and get guidance whenever necessary

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Whenever I wanted training or help, I got it

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Very appealing, world wide company

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many young graduates who are always up for a good laugh

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

    • London, so expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London, so awesome

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

    • Not as many as I hoped, but still a lot

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Architecture

London

November 2015

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