eletrical design engineer Review

by EDF Energy

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • My time at EDF has been very interesting so far and has opened up my eyes to the real engineering workplace which is invaulable experience either for my continued career here or for my Honours project.

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

    • since day one i have felt like a part of the team, being included in all apsects of daily work and even having tasks of my own to complete

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

    • i have a mentor and sionce beginning i have also worked with 4/5 individual engineers for thier own KDM's

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

    • very busy, too busy to spend too long on this rating to be fair, ha ha

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

    • i have had oversight for my work but as far as the team are concerned they expect me to deliver on my tasks the same as anyone else.

    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 am hoping to continue my career here at edf for the forseeable!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • professional, quiet at times but nothing less than you'd expect from a team of engineers, also a friendly atmosphere.

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

    • no issues so far. very organised.

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

    • i have been on a work induction event for 2 days which the company paid all my expenses, they are providing me with a good wage and they have trained me on all of the systems, inductions and softwares available, whatever i need to complete my tasks.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • i beleive i may need to leave to complete my honours year but i i've been told that once i qualify i can apply for the graduate scheme and this will be a much shorter process for me.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • very mature workforce but there was opportunity to socialise if wanted. as a mature student myself i have a family and responsibilites so not really looking for a social scene.

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

    • nearby glasgow has anything you could ever look for at standard and reasonable prices.

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

    • glasgows nightlife is at the pinnacle of socialising if something you require. famous for it in fact.

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

    • socialising, volunteering, fundraising, stem ambassadorial duties.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

October 2017

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