Summer Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Overall very much so. I was given many different taks to perform which made it very interesting

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

    • I was only a summer placement student but was given as much as possible to do and everything I did was helpful to the team.

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

    • Any questions I had they would answer straight away. My supervisor would also regularly come and check on me

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

    • Always had things to do and was not rushed with deadlines or getting more work done, was all just about learning.

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

    • I produced work in which the team would make their designs off of but it was all checked like all work is.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Many life experience skills were gained which I would not have learned at university which will make the transition to full time work much easier

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of hard work going on but had lots of social time at lunch.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organised, I turned up and my supervisor had things for me to do for the day.

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

    • They taught me a few things but mostly I was helping them out with tasks I could already complete with a little assistance and independent learning so they would have less work to complete.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very much so. Is an extremely prestigious company with lots of projects.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • A couple of younger people, more social at lunch.

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

    • Center of London

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

    • Center of London

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

    • A football team and other sports

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2019

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