Surveying Summer Placement Review

by Costain

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the majority of my placement and generally looked forward to coming into work.

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

    • I was highly valued by my colleagues and was made to feel welcome by all.

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

    • My line manager and other work colleagues were supportive throughout. They didn't mind taking time out of their own work to help and were always happy to answer any questions I had .

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

    • The work balance varied depending what was happening on site that day. Busy and quiet periods.

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

    • I was given an appropriate amount of responsibility, I was able to complete tasks independently and people trusted my output but not expected to compete tasks I felt uncomfortable undertaking.

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

    • The site experience has helped me understand topics covered in lectures as I've had first hand experience of it on site and the training has improved my technical skills (e.g. surveying practices). Most helpful of all was the insight into different job roles and the construction industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally relaxed with opportunities to interact and socialise but also busy

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

    • The placement was generally well organised and flexible. The scheduling was accommodating if there was a particular department or activity i wanted to gain experience in.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company provided all the training and support necessary to complete my job and the colleges I worked with were happy to offer advice on career paths etc.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Very appealing; from my summer placement I have been sponsored for my second year of study and automatically considered for a year in industry placement next year

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Often socialised outside of work for birthdays etc, often invited to drinks after work etc

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

    • The cost of socialising was not a problem, wasn't put of social events due to the cost. As i commuted in from home the cost of living in the area I worked in didn't apply to me.

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

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering, Surveying

East of England

November 2016

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