Summer Placement Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it.

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

    • I felt very valued and was trusted on an important project.

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

    • Help was always given when I asked for it.

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

    • Very busy.

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

    • Much more responsibility than the first time I worked at Atkins.

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

    • Definitely improved software and engineering skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, calm and helpful atmosphere!

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

    • Well organised.

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

    • I was permitted to attend all training seminars which was very useful.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • Very appealing - I hope to return.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - especially with the younger colleagues.

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

    • Expensive! But it was in London!

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

    • Good.

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

    • Yes - I never had to work too late.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2015

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