Structures Intern Review

by Buro Happold

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it because I felt like a valued member of the team and I had the opportunity to learn a lot about the field.

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

    • I was given and expected to complete useful work. Help was readily available.

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

    • Whenever I asked for help it was given.

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

    • I was fairly busy. The more you put in, the more you get out. The job had just the right amount of flexibility.

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

    • A fair bit.

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

    • Helped a lot with deciding what area of Engineering to specialising, what knowledge would be useful for the job

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Could feel an espirit d'corps. Hard working and fun.

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

    • Well organised

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

    • Time and money.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Most interns get a job. Some without an interview.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

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

    • High

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Decent

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018

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