Summer Placement Review

by Costain

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I had two summer internships with Costain, one on rail and one on highways. Both times i enjoyed my internship and i learned more things than i expected! It was the best career choice as well as academic choice since it really heped me with my studies as well

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

    • Everyone valued me and gave me the chance to learn and gain responsibilities and trust along the way

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

    • Everyone is very approachable and friendly as well as ready to answer any question and assist in any issues that come up

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

    • Usually the first month or so you just watch and learn and show your potential so your day schedule is not that busy! After that responsibilities start falling on you and the longer time goes by the more busy you get

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

    • By the end of my second placement i was sort of acting as a site engineer on some aspects of site and as an assistant site engineer on the rest, so i was given quite many responsibilities

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

    • Everything i was taught changed from just words and theory to understanding and actual picture of what a civil engineer actually is!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Depending on the stress of the day the atmosphere varies but overall the atmosphere was friendly and enjoyable!

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

    • My first internship was much more organised than the second one! HR had some sit backs regarding my latest one!

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

    • I couldn't ask for more! Sponsorship through my studies, internships, graduate scheme offer; costain invests, trains, and offers opportunities to its people!

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Do your job, do what you are told, show respect and Costain will invest in you and offer you full employment

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a good social scene between everyone

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

    • Great cost of living and socialising both times

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

    • I was lining at a different area so no opinion on that

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

    • Lots of activities outside work! Bike ride to Paris, football every thursday, cricket, golf, half marathon etc.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Development

Wales

November 2016

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