Student Engineer Review

by Costain

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Loved it!

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

    • Felt very much at home. The team were very welcoming.

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

    • Whenever I asked for it or whenever it was clear I needed help.

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

    • Always busy, never given too much at once.

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

    • Was given alot of responsibility and the team showed alot of trust in me to do certain jobs on my own.

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

    • Priceless experience. It has really help me relate lectures to on site work. The experience I have gained is extremely valuable and cannot be taught in a classroom.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone knew how to have a laugh and completed the jobs in good spirits.

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

    • Everything was well communicated and organised.

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

    • They very much encourage my development for both myself and for the good of the company.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very much looking forward to my next work placement with Costain.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Got on very well. There were lots of social events to get involved with.

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

    • Most of the events were subsidised by the company or organised in places where the prices were reasonable.

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

    • Didnt experience the nightlife.

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

    • Good wide range.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North West

September 2011

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