Apprentice Engineer Review

by EDF Energy

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It permit me to improve my english knowledges but also my knowledges in welding inspection. I have had the opportunity to integrate the biggest project in Europe : Hinkley Point C in Somerset. I have discover several works like Surveillance, Civil engineering, ... The people were very nice and very professional.

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

    • They have me very well integrated. I felt from the beginning as a member of their team which is very rewarding. I was able from the beginning to integrate different teams to discover their activities. They have always made me feel good, even with the difficulties of understanding the language.

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

    • I felt from the beginning as a member of their team which is very rewarding. And even before starting my internship. I have been in constant contact with my manager and the recruiting staff. This was very important because I did not know the country and the project. Very goo.

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

    • As a first step, I read many documents and reports on nuclear activities, the EPR and the Hinkley Point C project. Then I assisted my team to perform on-site welding inspections. And I could also accompany other wateripes to discover their missions.

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

    • I had not responsibility during my internship. I just assisted my team to perform on-site welding inspections.

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

    • The skills I developed, and training I received during this internship will allow me to be competent in welding inspection and non-destructive testing. I have also seen the scale of such a project and the culture of safety that is being put in place.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good atmosphere. I enjoyed it a lot to work with the teams.

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

    • There is a good communication. But my induction took a little time because of administrative formalities that were not ready.

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

    • The skills of my colleagues brought me a lot like the project.

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

    • International Travel
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I really enjoyed this internship both personally and professionally. I would like to integrate the company.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes very good.

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

    • It was good.

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

    • I don't know

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

    • I don't know

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

International

July 2018

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