Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

2.3/5
  • The Role
    2.6
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • It was good experience and a nice working environment however there was not much variation day to day.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues often asked how I was getting on and offered their help regularly.

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

    • Given support on how the business operates, was also advised on what I needed to do to become a chartered engineer and why I should consider becoming chartered.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Was often a struggle to get work despite asking lots of colleagues if they had anything for me so often found myself with not much work to do.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I wasn't given much responsibility as I was limited as to what I could do due to my lack of experience however I was given some responsibility in meeting deadlines.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Greater in depth knowledge into the industry gained and better understanding of the work that consultants do.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good atmosphere and it was quite relaxed however at times it could be dull.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement wasn't very structured and could be improved in terms of having more of a regular workload. The induction into the company was well structured though as there were set tasks to be completed.

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

    • Some of my more senior colleagues spent time briefing me about projects and spent time organising work for me to do.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are appealing prospects with the company and would do another placement with them.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Sometimes went for drinks after work but that was the extent of the social scene.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • High cost of living however cheaper than London prices.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't go out in the area I worked

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Played golf with colleagues

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

July 2017

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