Industrial Placement Student Review

by EDF Energy

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I found my placement very enjoyable and inspiring.

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

    • My colleagues are grateful for my input and ask for my opinions regularly.

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

    • I was always offered support when I asked for it. My supervisor was very helpful in providing different experiences within the company.

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

    • After settling in initially, I became busy on most days with work to meet deadlines and frequent training.

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

    • I was required to verify the work of others in the group regularly before it could be submitted, however due to the nature of the department I could not gain authorisation to complete most responsible tasks myself.

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

    • I have learnt a lot about an area of my degree that I intend to develop further and I think my experience will give me an advantage in my early career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Positive friendly atmosphere. My colleagues worked well to each other's strengths and were very welcoming and accommodating when I first started.

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

    • The placement was well organised as I was able to gain exposure to a variety of aspects and I was able to visit other departments throughout the year.

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

    • I was encouraged to go on training courses and networking events by my supervisor and manager.

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are many options available to develop within the company and the Grad scheme would be a very good opportunity to advance my career.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were some infrequent social events but there were not many other placement students to meet with at my location.

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

    • Low cost of living.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very little night-life in the immediate area but there was more going on in some neighbouring cities.

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

    • There were a few events outside of work but not many.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

October 2017

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