EDF Energy Industrial Placement Review

by EDF Energy

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • EDF Energy is a great company to work for with helpful and friendly staff and excellent opportunities to continue your career at the end of your placement. There is a wide range of opportunity with jobs requiring many skill sets.

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

    • All my colleagues have been welcoming and complementary of work that I have completed.

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

    • All the managers I worked for were approachable and always willing to help. This help extended beyond just the work required by them

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

    • How busy you are depends on the focus of the station at the time so tends to fluctuate, however there is always work available if you are willing to seek it out

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

    • I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility during my placement, however it is difficult to have complete responsibility for much due to the nature of the industry requiring you to be SQEP.

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

    • The skill I learnt didn't directly impact on my degree studies but they are all transferable skills that I hope to utilize. The confidence and focus I have developed through the year will also be invaluable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was always positive and enjoyable. There was an excellent balance between focusing on work when necessary and having a casual chat whilst working. There was also a willingness among colleagues to help when required and increase other peoples understanding of a subject.

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

    • The placement could have been introduced better and there was some difficulty in beginning work which requires some improvement.

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

    • The company has many internal and external courses available if they can help your work, there is also opportunity/funds to complete courses outside of and unrelated to work if you are interested.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • This could improve as I am currently awaiting my final interview to attend the Grad scheme, I am however confident of a career within the company.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were plenty of current IPs, Grad and past Grads that created a strong social scene among the younger generation at the station. The older generation on the station are also very sociable.

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

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Had to travel for good nights out, but only 30 minutes and not a real problem especially with a larger group.

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

    • There was work football and a sport and social club.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Environmental Science, Voluntary

South East

June 2016

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