Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • 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 by internship, I got to put things into practice that I learnt during the year as well as meet people in industry at different stages of their professional development.

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

    • I was given real work and not just practice programs. Got my name on official drawings and given praise for the work I did.

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

    • Everyone is very patient and willing to help. They don't just expect you to know what you're doing so will sit with you until you get it if that's what you need or just let you get on with it if you're capable.

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

    • Most days I'm very busy doing lots of drawings but there are sometime slow periods usually between finishing one project and starting another.

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

    • I was given responsibility over the drawings I was doing, however I had people who checked my work and told me what needs changing. This is normal unless you are the approver of the drawings.

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

    • I've learnt skills and software that will give me a head start in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office has a great atmosphere. People talking and joking occasionally and there's usually treats and cake about. Things can get busy towards deadlines but that's expected.

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

    • As there isn't a structure and you're just a member of the team it can vary. Projects are usually very organised once you know what you're doing.

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

    • I was taught to use different programs I'd never heard of and given work to help develop my understanding of it. Time was taken to explain anything I didn't understand.

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

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

    • Many graduates started with internships so there's a good chance of future employment

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There's often social events from bowling to sports matches. There's also a Ping-Pong table in the chill out area, birthdays are often celebrated and socialising is encouraged.

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

    • There's many places to eat and drink with a range of prices. As it's London, travel can be expensive.

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

    • I never used the nightlife but I've heard theres many great places to go out.

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

    • Yes, there was a bowling match and a Volleyball match during the 9 weeks I was there.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2017

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