Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • There's was a good range of things I was tasked to do which was fit for my ability.

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

    • The mechanical team is well mixed with experienced engineers and apprentices who make sure you feel integrated.

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

    • The line manager system was good and I was in close contact to those that could help.

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

    • I always had work (multiple project tasks at once), and was given work to do rather than waiting to be given more.

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

    • I had a lot of responsibility, especially regarding equipment. However I have completed multiple placements before so I am already known by the team.

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

    • The tasks I completed apply to real mechanical projects for clients I will be completing when I graduate. It gives context to my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The discipline teams are friendly and regular socials and staff briefing make the business feel like everyone is important.

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

    • I was contacted well in advance for necessary documents, and when I arrived accounts and equipment was ready for me.

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

    • There is an annual personal development review (pdr) system for everyone and online training. I was also given experience working on site surveying to learn a new skill with equipment.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am sponsored by the company and was offered the chance to continue my studies part-time to work with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a graduate/apprentice forum, and regular social events.

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

    • I live 20mins away.

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

    • Nightlife is ok.

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

    • There are socials and a football team. A lot of the mechanical team also are regular cyclists.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Mechanical Engineering

North West

September 2017

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