Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement very much. My line manager is very supportive.

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

    • The office has a very friendly atmosphere. They all welcomed questions.

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

    • My project supervisor looked at my work and answered my questions.

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

    • There is a very good balance between geology and engineering in the office, It was great to learn about geology. I wasn't too busy. I had sufficient work. The first day was a little boring because of all the inductions, but that is normal.

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

    • I was given responsibility to finish some desk studies.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The experience gave me confidence and I now know how consultancies work. I am hoping to join my supervisor on a ground investigation trip.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and people were very inspiring

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

    • HR was very organised and contacted me very early to sort out all the details so that I can start.

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

    • They invested quite a lot in me. People offered their time to help.

    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?

    • There are plenty of opportunities to join the team

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • People were generally super nice.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • free bus pass was amazing

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

    • I live in that area so it was great and I knew everyone

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

    • yes, ICE lectures and sport classes

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

July 2017

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