Civil Engineering Intern Review

by Arup

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was interesting but at times was left with a lot of work to do alone

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

    • Mixed between the groups I rotated between - some super friendly, others less so

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

    • Good structured support for any problem

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

    • Never too busy but sometimes bored on certain teams

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

    • Very little responsibility - I was more observing rather than being of any great help

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Got a great insight into industry which was my personal aim so in my case extremely helpful

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Mainly quiet and dull

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Placement was set up very well and theres was always guidance and help

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

    • A fair amount

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • More a personal opinion - jobs offered could suit others

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social scene was relatively good everyone was keen to meet each other and went pub after work several nights

    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?

    • In london so great! but expensive

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

    • Many opportunities

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Engineering

London

August 2011

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