Industrial Trainee Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • I've been working on various projects and been a full part of the team. I felt like being part of the company and respected as any other person working with me. I wanted this placement and this company and now I know why. Arup is a big family full of talented and lovely people which is why they have the possibility to work on very interesting projects.

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

    • They accepted me with my skills and personality. I've been asked to help in different project even in some project that I wasn't specially involved but when chatting with my colleagues they knew that I could give a hand regarding this or that. A good example of why I felt valued by everyone is the equality between all the staff - the tea break could be served by either myself or a graduate engineer or a project manager or even the director herself!

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

    • I had free hands to work but at ANYTIME my colleagues, project managers or even my director were available to help regarding any of my requests/issues. I found this availability towards myself absolutely amazing. My manager always took time between two meetings to chat in face to face or give a call when I needed it.

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

    • It was a great balance between days very busy and days less busy were I could help some of my colleagues. They did the same for me when I was having a busy day. However I've never felt bored or too busy but it is just my personal opinion.

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

    • As part of the team I had responsibilities upon my shoulders but as a trainee I didn't have the same responsibilities than my colleagues which was something appreciable. I had time to learn before taking the responsibility for something and this was something really clever from the company. They gave me more responsibilities all along my placement with a constant support from my colleagues.

    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 skills I've won were unexpected before starting my placement. I gained a lots of skill either in technical field or management or economics etc. It was a great experience and an amazing value in my CV. Having given the chance to work within Arup was a huge opportunity in my career and opened up a lots of other opportunities.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A family atmosphere with regular events planned.

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

    • Extremely organised as everything within the company.

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

    • They invested more than I was expected with personal training. They paid for some expensive training just upon my request.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Lots of my friends and people I met were jealous about my position within Arup. This company is a jewel for any engineer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Just perfect.

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

    • I did my placement in Cardiff which is a really cheap city to live in!

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

    • Full of pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, cinemas, bowling etc.

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

    • As a city and the capital of Wales, Cardiff offers a lot of activities!!!

    5/5
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Wales

September 2016

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