Land Survey Internship Review

by Costain

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I worked with some great people who were very supportive and encouraging. I did a lot more advanced hands on tasks than I expected therefore learnt at a encouraging pace.

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

    • The surveyors and civil engineers I worked with on site were all very helpful. And treated me as a normal employee and not just a intern. It was a great working environment.

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

    • My line manager was very helpful even when he was busy. I felt he tried to give me as much guidance as I needed but not so much that he was patronizing. I felt he gave me enough responsibilities yet still space an time to learn and take it all in.

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

    • I literally worked a normal shift with my other colllegues. Did as much work in a day as we could. But I was not singled out on work so did nearly same amount as others, maybe a little less at the start on my placement when it was a busy day as I was still new to the techniques, which I understand. By the end of the placement I was given enough training to be responsible on working without supervising on certain tasks. Only checks were made by supervisor to ensure the work I done was correct.

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

    • As stated on the question before. At the beginning of the internship I was given little whilst training. I was trained on site, by doing actual tasks which was overlooked by senior. After 2 weeks my basic training was over and I would be given responsibility to do tasks with my senior checking rather than overlooking what I do. The learning was really interesting as I was left to work out issues on my own and maybe even sOme mistakes however I would also have my superior at hand to help with any issues or mistakes. This way I learnt through solvin problems and doing actual meaningful tasks.

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

    • Everything I learnt will help me in my career. It has given me such useful experience and developed a great deal of my university knowledge. Having put theory into practice on my internship I have been motivated more for my Studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It felt that work was needed tO be done but to an efficient speed. Everyone was very friendly with a bit of friendly banter.

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

    • Very well

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

    • Having taken a chance on taking in a first year student they investing in developing my skills which I was paid for in return they may have been able to scout for a future employee.

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

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

    • Very appealing as they do a whole graduate scheme. This could therefore ensure I will receive a career once I graduate. To work for Costain will be a great bonus. They have been a brilliant company to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was good fun. EveryOne got along, within all different sectors of the company

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

    • There was a small village by the office site where there were a few public houses and cafes. However I commuted from home so was not able to socialise too much.

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

    • I commuted from hOme which was. 20m drive so was not able to stay out to socialize.

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

    • Same answer as before

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

November 2011

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