Summer Placement Student Review

by Arm

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement! :)

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

    • I felt welcomed and valued by all of my colleagues, in particular by my manager Lorna Muir.

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

    • The 1:1 sessions to see where I had got up to every week with Lorna were invalueable, and the 1:1 session with Becky was very useful.

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

    • I was kept busy with 10 projects, and when I wasn't busy I did extra work.

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

    • I was given more responsibility than I expected which was great and the work that I was asked to do I feel will be used in the future at ARM.

    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 organization of time which you learn on the job will be invaluable to my final year at University. Beyond this organization and teamwork skills will be invlauable to the sucess of my working life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere of the office was warm and friendly throughout.

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

    • The internship was set up well as I had enough projects, however, I got through these pojects faster than I expected.

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

    • The firm interests me in general, in particlar the HR department.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • They appeal to me.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there are meetups several times each week.

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

    • This is not really applicable because I lived at home.

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

    • Fairy average, it is better in Manchester where I go to university.

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

    • There was one opportunity to do softball.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

September 2011

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