Project Management Placement Review
by BAE Systems
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
4.0
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The Company
3.9
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The Culture
3.8
- 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
Really good placement, I stayed in the same role for 12 months and this allowed me to see things through.
Apart from the first month I was quite busy.
I developed very good project management skills and the company gave me the chance to attend 5/6 training courses, 3 of which were run by the APM. I also shadowed other graduates to see their work and share their experience.
The Company
At the beginning very good, then it became less "lively" due to a business reorganisation.
Overall quite good, although communications were not always complete.
They sent me on 5/6 training courses, all of which were quite expensive. I also could have attended 2 more but there were not places available.
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
Above 25 days holiday
The Culture
Very good. We were playing football once a week and we had quite a few parties/nights out.
On national average I believe.
I was living half an hour from the work area. Nightlife was good since there were quite a few people to go out with but the city itself (Preston) didn't offer much.
There were many clubs and societes. I used to play 5-a-side once a week.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management
North West
August 2011
