Summer Placement Student Review

by Severn Trent

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very welcoming atmosphere and valuable experience gained.

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

    • Feedback showed that I was regarded as a valuable member of the team.

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

    • Weekly meetings with my manager to offer support and guidance

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

    • Very rarely had nothing to do

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

    • Worked on large and important projects

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

    • Very valuable project management experience

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and welcoming

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

    • Very organised and structured with set objectives

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

    • Gave training on new software

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Very appealing, great grad scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we were encouraged to keep in touch and met all placement students on the first day

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

    • Had to travel a long distance

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

    • Did not experience

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

    • yes, there were always office events

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

West Midlands

November 2017

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