Undergraduate Engineer Review

by John Sisk and Son Ltd

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The fact the placement was in an area which I find interesting

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

    • I felt well valued as I saw how what I was doing was contributing towards the final product

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

    • I was able to speak to my manager about terms I didn't understand and I was given enough support to comprehend what I was doing

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

    • I was moderately busy so there were rarely points when I didn't know what to do

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

    • I was given enough responsibility to a point where I didn't feel out of my depth yet I was challenged.

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

    • I was working as a site engineer and I study civil engineering. The skills I learnt don't directly relate to my studies however if I were to ever work on another civil project as a site engineer I would have a greater understanding of what to do. However, the skills I learnt in regards to social skills are skills for life

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had one of the best atmosphere that I have worked in.

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

    • The first week I wasn't too sure what to do but once I was settled in I was able to allocate tasks for myself

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

    • I attended two training sessions which taught me some value skills

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • The roles and projects are interesting however, I would need to do further research to compare and contrast the benefits of the graduate scheme

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The guys plaid football and golf and the team occasionally got breakfast together

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

    • I lived at home during my placement however the socialising costs seemed reasonable

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

    • I didn't go out in the area I worked so I can't comment

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

    • Yes as the team were very friendly, however as I was living at home I rarely stayed for out of work activities

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

South East

August 2018

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