Engineering Intern Review

by Virgin Media O2

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Great people to work with and job flexibility to explore areas of personal interest.

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

    • Mixture of tasks undertaken however second half of my placement I was working on projects that I could tell carried real value.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Sat next to my manager every day of my placement which made for constant feedback and support.

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

    • Varied however varied depending on personal ability. If you wanted more work then they were more then happy for you to ask for/find more.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given some projects that were self led or led by myself and other people on internships and it was our job to push these projects through to completion.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Useful skills acquired which will be benefitial further down the line in my career but do not necessarily link directly to my degree.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The people are Virgin Media are great to work with. There is exposure to people of all different backgrounds and levels within the business which helps mould you into a more rounded person.

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

    • Amazing support set up for interns from the moment you start your internship and throughout the year. Monthly opportunities for interns from across the scheme/UK to come together for training days and networking events.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Massive scope for personal development. Monthly workshops specifically for interns to develop career skills for both during the placement and beyond. Virgin Media offers an array of training through online resources and any workshops you wish to attend.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company offers and amazing two year graduate scheme which see's most of, if not all, landing positions in the business within that two year period.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The majority of the placement students were all based in a similar proximaty and socials were arranged on a weekly basis. Bigger socials were also organised, on a less regular basis, allowing all placement students from across the UK to come together.

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

    • Cost of living was average due to location and socialising costs were fairly standard.

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

    • Working in a big city meant the nightlife catered for everyone should you fancy that sort of thing.

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

    • Fairly standard area so I'm sure if you looked hard enough or had a particular interest that you could find additional activities.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

June 2018

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