Vacation Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was both enjoyable and really informative, and I learned a lot.

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

    • Everyone was really friendly, and gave me responsibility and freedom to get tasks done

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

    • Regular discussions and feedback sessions, as well as opportunities for me to give feedback about my experience

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

    • Perfect balance, with time to do work without being stressed

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

    • Just enough to feel valued but not get stressed

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

    • Lots of skills should I want to enter this field in particular, and several for the work environment in general

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Both hard-working and friendly

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

    • Lots for me to do and lots of informative sessions organised

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

    • Definitely felt like time/expertise had been invested

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If there is space for me to join when I graduate then I will definitely apply

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular social activities

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

    • Average for central London - expensive but no more so than other areas

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

    • 2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • This isnt really important to me

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Management Consulting, Property Management

London

September 2019

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