Year In Industry Engineer Review

by Network Rail

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I was given many opportunities to expand my knowledge and experiences in all aspects of the railway. Much of the work I was given was in interesting projects that intrigued me but the work was sometimes quite dull and not challenging enough.

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

    • By certain colleagues I felt like a very valuable member of the team but by the wider group it seemed like I was more of a hindrance than a bonus.

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

    • My managers were incredibly supportive and always willing to give me their time if I had any questions.

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

    • There were peaks and troughs but for the most part my workload was manageable.

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

    • At certain times in certain projects I was given significant responsibility but overall my responsibilities were quite low.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Many of the skills I have learned or improved this year are soft skills and will help me with whatever I do in the future. Regarding technical skills I am happy with the development I received but considering that I don't want to continue with a career in track they are probably not entirely transferable.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite reserved and quiet with times of casual chatting and intellectual conversation.

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

    • The placement was very well laid out and most of the people involved were committed to keeping it running. On the rare occasion that issues occurred they were quickly resolved.

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

    • I received several training courses and should I have wished to attend more I would have been supported. I was always being encouraged to pursue the chartership characteristics.

    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?

    • I have been offered a place on the graduate scheme and seriously considering pursuing it as it offers an exciting civil scheme that interests me.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other students and I got on well and socialised regularly.

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

    • It was quite expensive compared to what I am used to but affordable.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife was poor and expensive, I rarely went out.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I played badminton with some colleagues but I was part of a club external to work so I didn't really look for it.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Civil Engineering

East Midlands

August 2019

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