Summer Intern Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The internship at Arup was a superb opportunity to develop my skills and develop new relationships with fellow engineers

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

    • At every step I was aided and guided by my colleagues

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

    • My supervisors were always available to give advice and demonstrate correct etiquette and operations

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

    • Occasionally I was without work but most time I was content and happy with my workload

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

    • A great deal of responsibility was placed on my shoulders and that was key to a thriving atmosphere

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

    • The skills I developed will aid me throughout my career without doubt

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good I enjoyed myself

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

    • A great deal of the organisation was down to individuals however all acted with great skill and confidence to comport an atmosphere of great organisational standing

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

    • A great deal of time was levied towards the learning of new skills to aid in further endeavours

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

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

    • The company atmosphere promoted good work and a fantastical ethic

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was only one other placement student however we got along swimmingly

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

    • I lived at home but public transport is very cheap

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

    • I never went out

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

    • Cricket watching and playing alongside group lunches and dinners

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

September 2019

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