Trainee Project Manager Review

by Mace

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed my ten week summer placement at Mace. Had a good opportunity to get involved on a number of elements within a project, where I was responsible for leading the delivery of certain parts of the project. Enjoyed social events as well.

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

    • Felt valued because I had responsibility to manager certain things, so I could say "I had done that" and people would appreciate what I myself had contributed.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Generally support was good, although as a returning placement student sometimes things were not explained/assumed in one or two instances.

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

    • Generally speaking quite variable as I was responsible for managing my own time effectively. Some days would be a rush to get things ready before a deadline, others more relaxed waiting for others to complete work. Good structure to the day (routine) though variable with frequent events, workshops and training sessions arranged over the 10 week period.

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

    • A fairly high level, responsible for several elements of the project with oversight and involvement in others. Told what to do, then given the initiative to go and achieve it, rather than being led at every step.

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

    • Skills, particular meeting/presenting and communication, developed which will help at University and in future career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere, friendly and lots of different people to work with day to day (as hot-desking so don't always sit next to the same people).

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

    • Very well organized, although I had worked at Mace before so had some idea of what to expect. Emails from HR clear and line manager aware of what I should be doing and the requirements during the placement. Welcome event good.

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

    • Invited to CPD/training sessions with team.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hopefully interested in returning for the graduate programme, either in the same team or in a different sector within the business unit.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, and the existing graduates/colleagues.

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

    • Quite expensive, especially social events close to the office. However sometimes subsidized by the leadership team. As living at home only significant cost was a season ticket.

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, including volunteering and social events, however dates did not always co-incide with placement period.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2017

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