industrial placement - systems engineering Review

by NATS

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed a lot the second part on my period in NTAS, my second position.

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

    • In the second part on the placement I felt valued, as the team gave me control over a project that I was running on my own.

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

    • Both my managers were supportive, answering my questions every time

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

    • there were busy days, and not so busy ones. the first placement was relaxed, I only had 2 big tasks so I could share my time from the beginning. the second placement was more dynamic, so sometimes I would take extra tasks and by busy (which was good). in the first placement I would have like to have a more dynamic work, it was all repetitive.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • not much in the first placement, since i only did some analysis on data. in the second placement was much better, as i had to validate systems/build and it felt like a big responsibility

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

    • it will definitely offer me a better general understanding of the aviation world.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • first placement - it felt strict, some people contently looking over the shoulders of others. it didn't really apply to me, but the atmosphere in the office was like that second placement - I felt very well included in the office, always talking very openly with my manager and the rest of the colleagues. atmosphere were relaxed and everyone was responsible for how they use their time

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • both placements were ready to receive me. I got clear tasks and support

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

    • I attended trainings

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • i would like to continue working in NATS

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • we met from time to time, even worked on the same projects with some DEGs.

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

    • i choose to live in one of the close cities, living costs being around 400£ month. as for the socialising, i started going to dancing classes, which were not expensive either.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I live in a city full of students (Portsmouth), so many things to do.

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

    • yes - I did latin dance classes, kayaking, pedalboarding, many BBQs

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2019

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