Projects Intern Review

by Siemens

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • All of my colleagues at Siemens were very friendly and helped me fit in really well. The job itself is satisfying and I have enjoyed coming to work every day.

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

    • I have always been praised for work I have done, and told how much it is appreciated and how it is helping the business.

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

    • Managers and supervisors have always been very supportive and helpful. They have always been there to answer any queries I have had and have helped where they were able to.

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

    • I am often quite busy, however the start of my placement year was relatively slow as no work had been set out for me.

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

    • During my placement, I have been left to work alone on projects on several occasions and have been trusted that my judgment on situations is correct.

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

    • Skills such as teamwork that I have gained during my placement will be invaluable at university, as I will have a lot of group projects to complete in my final year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • All of my colleagues are generally happy and cheerful, and are always willing to help you when they can which creates a good atmosphere to work in.

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

    • The beginning of my internship was very disorganised, with no work being set out for me. This meant I spent a couple of weeks with not a lot of work to do and no department to work in.

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

    • The company has sent me on many training courses to ensure I can gain as much as possible from my placement year, such as advancing my Excel skills.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All of the interns have got together for nights out in the area on several occasions.

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

    • The area is relatively cheap for socializing and living.

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

    • The night life is average.

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

    • The company is involved heavily within the local area so they are always wanting people to volunteer in out of work activities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Engineering, Information Technology

East Midlands

June 2018

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