Industrial Placement Review

by EDF Energy

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Everyday was different and everyone was very friendly and welcoming.

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

    • At first it is more challenging because you don't really know what you are doing or sometimes what people are talking about but after a while you start to make a contribution and people start to see that.

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

    • Yes, my line manager's door is always open for help.

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

    • There is a lot of autonomy regarding how much and what work you take on, so it is defined by your choice and your line manager's expectations.

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

    • From the first couple of weeks the responsibility slowly builds as you become more knowledgeable, and you can always say you don't feel ready if something feels too much.

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

    • Working with others is the biggest thing, its very different in a workplace setting compared to a academic environment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, plenty of chat when you want and plenty of quiet if you just want to get on.

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

    • There were a few problems at the start trying to get a start date, but overall I was well looked after.

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

    • Asking to go on training was never a problem.

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

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

    • Good, the placement sets you up very nicely to move into a graduate scheme role.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Varying office to office but overall good, not that many events, but everyone is welcome when they are held.

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

    • In the close area quite cheap but in the nearest big town, more expensive.

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

    • Good! Its a student town so plenty of people my age.

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

    • Not really, just because of the nature of people living a long way from work often.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

North West

October 2017

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