Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • The job was varied, but the work level was very low. The team was small so I had very little to do, considering 2/3 were on holiday at any one point.

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

    • I felt like I was an extra part, not particularly useful just an extra body taking more time to be explained to than doing work.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisor was on leave for roughly half my placement, so I did not interact with her much. Some guidance but not enough

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

    • Not very busy at all.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I felt my work was not actually being used, the exercises I was given were to fill my time rather than be of use.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Somewhat, working in an office filled my skills gap, however the time was not used to it's full potential. It had the potential to be absolutely fantastic, however it was mediocre.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Nobody seemed to know I was coming, nor that I was a graduate.

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

    • I spent one day on site, one day in Epsom Head Office. This was all the development and personal training I was given.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I would like to work for Atkins, I can see the potential for a fantastic company and workplace, however I have not experienced it yet.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not really, nobody talked. There was no lunch area, everybody ate at their desk. Someone spoke to me on my third day, asked if I wanted a cup of tea, this was the highlight of my interaction with other employees.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I stayed with a family friend.

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

    • N/A

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

    • Not with Atkins, only upon my own back.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering, Environmental Science

East of England

October 2016

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