ICT Infrastructure Designer Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship at Arup. Having worked in other engineering consultancy companies, the experience working in Arup is a unique one. With lots of collaboration and coordination, I learned tons of new skills that I could bring with me everywhere.

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

    • My colleagues at Arup were very friendly and understanding since day one. Whenever I have issues with work, they're always willing to help. Overall, what an awesome group of people!

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

    • My supervisor was excellent, always made sure that I was busy with work but also to ensure that I wasn't too stressed. Very friendly and easy to talk to whenever I have trouble at work.

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

    • It was a running start since day one. As I came in with relevant skills, I was pretty much busy every day during the internship. It was a good kind of busy and it also wasn't too stressful.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility during my internship. But only so much an intern could do! It wasn't to the point where I was running the show, but I had my work recognised by everyone involved in the project!

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

    • I have learned a lot during this internship. Not only technical skills (like AutoCAD and Revit) but also interpersonal skills such as coordinating with engineers of other disciplines and communicating with other stakeholders during meetings and conference calls.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a hot desk system which kept the atmosphere alive all the time. Colleagues were also very fun to talk to, good way to relieve stress!

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

    • The internship is quite well organised. Could've done better with an introductory session. But at the same time, it would feel like a school field trip rather than a work experience if there were too many organised activities. Overall, good balance.

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

    • Good amounts of training and development. Treated like a full-time employee. Trained in safety, workflow and ethics skills of the company

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 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?

    • The other interns were very friendly! We go out to cafes and get lunch together whenever we can. Great bunch of people!

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

    • Being in London, travel and living cost could be quite expensive. However, the company have subsidised canteens which helped a lot. Great coffee and cakes!

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

    • - (intern)

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • - (intern)

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2019

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