Engineering Intern Review

by Siemens

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my Year in Industry a lot because it allowed me to be involved with many working projects that make an impact - you’re not there to make the tea! I went into the placement knowing nothing and left with a wealth of knowledge and experience with the Industry.

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

    • My colleagues have always valued my views and opinions, which means I have been able to form a good working relationship with them. They have always made me feel like I am part of the team and they view me as an equal rather than just a placement student - this has allowed me to mature into my role.

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

    • My line manager, supervisor and colleagues have always been on hand to help me if I am ever unsure of anything. They’ve always presented themselves with a good and friendly attitude which means I can easily approach them. The support I have had meant that I have learnt so much and as a result can now work more idenpendently and do my job well

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

    • There is always something that I can be doing and there are many projects currently ongoig in different areas that I can jump in on. This means that my placement has been varied as the projects are all in different areas of the Industry meaning that I can expand my knowledge.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, meaning that I felt that like I was trusted my my manager and supervisor. This meant that I could develop my personal and technical skills a lot as the more responsibility I was given, the more I was able to develop throughout the year

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

    • I learnt many technical skills, such as using new softwares and programming languages- all of which ar incredibly useful for future roles and look great to any employers. The personal training I have received has also been so valuable because I feel more confident and ready to go into 3rd year and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office is great and everyone is relaxed and friendly, but always very productive. It means that it’s an environment that I can easily work in.

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

    • It was well organised - I was always given tasks to do and found something if I asked. The onboardibg process was good too.

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

    • They put me on training courses that would be valuable for current/future projects and for my career

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I would readily come back for a graduate role and would recommend the Internship to anyone looking for a placement year or summer placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only intern but that will change in future, but my colleagues have always made me feel comfortable and included.

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

    • It depends on the area in York you choose - SpareRoom is a good place to look!

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

    • York is a student city so I’d say the nightlife is quite good.

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

    • There are lots of groups and meet-ups you can go to.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

North East

June 2018

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