Summer Intern Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Amazing work culture and a step further into engineering consultancy in the building industry. Absolutely loved it.

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

    • Felt the inclusiveness, grateful for responsibilities entrusted and different skills being taught. Very friendly environment to learn and grow.

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

    • Despite packed with a busy schedule, supervisor always does his best to catch up with me, take note of my progress and is concern with my experience in the company. Best supervisor I have had so far.

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

    • Workload gotten heavier 3 weeks into the internship, as I developed more skills, was given more challenging tasks to accomplish.

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

    • A sufficient amount and a rational level of responsibility, which was really satisfying.

    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 insights and skills I had gained in the industry were very different from what I am required to know in my academics. Little relevance between building industry and the electronics field in my studies, which are highly theoretical. Regardless, it was beneficial to my overall personal development.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, open minded, equality and welfare of employees well taken care of.

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

    • It was relatively relax and had a huge extent of freedom in terms of the internship structure. Very minimal contact with HR but that strengthen the focus in my actual task.

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

    • It was more internal within the team. I believed self development relies heavily on how enthusiastic and willing to learn an individual is. Company held sessions which provide good knowledge in both engineering and legal aspect, which is a great experience.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Quite. The way people are valued and appreciated are very unique and inclusive.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definitely. Great interactions across great extents of topics, bonded well especially over tea breaks and summer party.

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

    • In central London, it is safe to say virtually everything is ridiculously expensive. Cooked often and was sharing a flat with friends, hence its still affordable.

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

    • Lively at the pubs on mainly Friday and Saturday nights. Not very much different from my student nightlife as it is in the same area.

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

    • Yes, was able to socialise with my friends who are doing internships in London as well.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

London

September 2018

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