Placement Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience where I got to meet loads of lovely people and take part in very interesting projects.

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

    • My colleagues were very helpful and included me in everything.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Everyone was happy to assist me with any work I was asked to do and my manager was very approachable.

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

    • I think I had a good balance, I wasn't put under too much pressure but I was given the right amount of responsibility.

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

    • I considered my role on some projects quite important and this made me work harder as I had a duty to finish the work and meet a standard.

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

    • I have learnt more in my 4 months at Atkins than I can thank them for and have really come along with my CAD skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and very welcoming.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everything was very generic the starting pack and leaving procedures, nothing really placement specific.

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

    • They give me time to learn the ropes and let me develop before throwing me into projects.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am hoping to come back to the company again.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone seemed very connected and enjoyed the socials.

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

    • I already lived in the area so this didn't affect me.

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

    • I already lived in the area so this didn't affect me

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there are always charity events and fundraisers.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North East

September 2016

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