Summer Placement Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Enjoyable but at times repetetive tasks

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Very friendly environement

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Advise and support from a few people

    3/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Often very busy, however occasionally I was out of work during project transitions

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was surprised to have been given a lot of responsibility - but loved it!!

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • It has defenitely given me a feel for the subject and hopefully this reflect in my final year results.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Very friendly environment -

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Senior engineers always strived to provide work for me

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • They tried to make it a valuable experience but also ensured that I will contribute to project work.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I work as a sponsored student so should be fast-tracked through the graduate interviews.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • I wasnt that involved with fellow placement students as I was living at home during my placement

    2/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Liviing at home

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Didnt go out - so dont really know

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Many sport events - felt at times like a student union.

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

September 2011


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