Summer Intern Review

by Buro Happold

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • BuroHappold was a very enjoyable place to work,I found the whole experience to be insightful and rewarding.

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

    • My colleagues were friendly and welcoming from the beginning. Everyone in my team made sure to include me in their work where they were able, allowing me to have exposure to a variety of tasks and assignments.

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

    • Most of my tasks were undertaken broadly independently. My manager and other colleagues would always find the time to help me when I wasn't sure on how to do something.

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

    • Because of the nature of the work at BuroHappold, I found myself extremely busy with project work some days followed by periods of relative quiet. I used these quieter times to concentrate on working on longer assignments that ran for the length of the project.

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

    • Many of the tasks I was given were important and I was trusted to communicate directly with clients.

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

    • The whole process was confidence building and has definitely prepared me for the last year of my degree and my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone in my team got on well and this led to a great atmosphere.

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

    • The internship was well organised from the start.

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

    • I felt as though I was being trained as a permanent employee would.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a job at the end of my placement as a graduate engineer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are many opportunities to socialise through the Young Engineers Forum, who meet regularly and organise events. I also regularly went for drinks after work with colleagues.

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

    • Bath is an expensive city but still reasonable when compared to London.

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

    • Bath is relatively quiet in comparison to bigger cities. There are lots of pubs and bars which make for great after work drinks however.

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

    • Yes, there were a number of opportunities available.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

October 2016

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