Process Control & Automation intern Review

by Tata Steel

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    1.7
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The people were really good, but the work that i was given wasn't to do with my degree, and the amount of work was minimal.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I feel they did value my work, but I feel the recruitment team didn't value me when presenting my work.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I didn't see my manager much, and only had one meeting with him during my time.

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days i was fairly busy, but on the whole, the work was minimal.

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

    • I don't feel I was given any responsibility, nothing I was doing contributed to the running of plant.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel that i haven't developed too many skills, but this could be due to the shortness of my placement.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in my office was a very fun and sociable one, and I enjoyed the company of the people in the office.

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

    • The first week was an introductory week, and this was good to have. and on he whole the organisation was good.

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

    • I have been on a gas awareness course, but this was needed in order to go on site, except for that, I did not receive any other training.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I maybe would like to come back, but possibly work in a different department.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other placement students were great to be around, and having lunch with them, and we were able to go on nights out together which was great.

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

    • Cost of living was relatively low, and so was the socializing.

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

    • Nightlife was good in Cardiff. We didn't go to Swansea

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

    • There were chances to get into activities, like the cricket and rounders.

    5/5
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Manufacturing

Wales

July 2019

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