Technical Annual Placement Review

by Tata Steel

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Great environment to work in where I have been given challenging projects that benefit the company and has helped improve my skills set

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

    • Colleagues have been very supportive and have made me feel a part of the team

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

    • Line Manager's door was always open where he was always keen to know how I am coping project supervisors are also very approachable

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

    • periods where I am very busy and other days where progress with projects were moving slowly due to external factors

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

    • Responsibility and taking control of the placement was a big aspect I was given a lot of responsibility where I had to take charge of situations and was expected to work independently

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

    • Immensely, the experience has had a positive impact on my soft skills, time and project management skills which will be valuable in my future career

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Good banter in the office with some very funny characters I was in an open plan office so I was able to interact with most people in the building

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

    • -

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Had the opportunities to give presentations at event days and meetings which really improved my presenting skills and confidence

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Good grad scheme and opportunities to work abroad as it is an international company

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Christmas meal and leaving do's I was able to go on road trips to customer visits Charity sports tournaments in the early stage of placement as well as socials

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • -

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

    • -

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

    • Joined a sports club and university society outside the Workplace

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

June 2019

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