Vacation student - planning Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • The amount of exposure I had. The quality of the team and the approach to work.

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

    • Was treated like a proper member of the team. My input was valued and I was not treated like an intern. My colleagues were happy to discuss my performance and give me feedback and were always happy to answer questions.

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

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

    • I was usually given a suitable amount of work but occasionally I would have some extra time due to the nature of the work.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given an appropriate amount of responsibility to learn. As an intern this was surprising but was appreciated as it helped me manage my tasks effectively and feel invested in my work.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • The team dynamic was excellent and everyone was friendly.

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

    • Very well. I was automatically given a laptop headset. My email was linked to the computer and Skype details. I was very impressed by how effective everything was.

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

    • Did a few training courses and was always encouraged to attend workshops to discuss new ideas and approaches to work.

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • N/A

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

September 2019

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