Vacation student Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • All of my colleagues are super lovely and wonderful. I got to work on some interesting projects.

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

    • I felt very valued. The work I was doing seemed useful as I elevated some of the high work load members of the team had. I helped people with their jobs whenever possible.

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

    • I sat right next to my manager and she was very helpful in guiding me.

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

    • It depended, some days I was way too busy some days I didn't have enough to do.

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

    • So much! I was responsible for a bunch of important tasks.

    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 have learnt many useful skills that will help me become more employable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is very focused on their work yet people are still very friendly and happy to walk to the kitchen and have a chat.

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

    • It was pretty well organised. The first week was less well organised as I did not have much work to do.

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

    • This is a confusing question. I got a mentor that's cool.

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

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

    • Arup is a very nice company if they offered me a job in a field I was interested in I would accept it.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I did not have any. I was the only HR placement student. But the rest of my colleagues are lovely and we are good work friends.

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

    • I heard the north was cheap, I don't think its really as cheap as people say. Beers are still 5+. I did find a 99 ice cream for a pound once, that is cheap.

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

    • I could not tell you because I am in bed by 10 every night. I subprime it is wonderful. I heard there is a bingo club night, where you can win actual stuff, sounds great.

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

    • We went to dinner once, it was lovely. There were some more opportunities that I did not take up.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

North West

September 2018

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