Summer intern Review

by Buro Happold

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the internship.

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

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

    • I feel strongly supported. Whenever I was given a task, my supervisor always provided enough information and discussed with me if there's any problem. I learnt a lot.

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

    • There's a really good balance between work and life. The working load is reasonable. However, I wish, sometimes, I could be busier.

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

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

    • It's the first time I worked for economic consulting, and it's quite an enjoyable experience. I probably would take some business modules in my fourth year, rather than just technical engineering modules.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It is a relaxed working atmosphere.

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

    • Starting with an induction , introducing BuroHappold generally. Then, an online course and test need to be done, which outlined the safety issues. Group coordinator told me everything I need to know before starting work. And everyone was willing to help.

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

    • My supervisor provided me with lots of working experience, different projects, different tasks. Also, BuroHappold Foundation awarded me a scholarship.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is a big possibility that I will come back to BuroHappold after graduation if offered a position.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The BuroHappold scholars got a chance to know each other. During my internship, it was the 40th anniversary celebration, a good social event. Also, summer barbecue, and lots of talks.

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

    • I lived in London, which definitely has a high living cost. But the social life was great. Lots of galleries, exhibitions, shows, etc.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • You can get everything you want in London.

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

    • Yes, as I have said, London is great. Lots of galleries, exhibitions, shows, talks, endless shopping facilities, etc.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2016

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