Data Analyst and Simulation Engineer Review

by Buro Happold

Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The whole experience was very enjoyable and I gained invaluable skills. Would highly recommend to anyone with an interest in Data Analysis, Software Development, People Flow.

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

    • The Team was passionate about my progress and ensured I made the most of time through various projects, each growing my skills and creating new ones. Due to the pandemic, there were not may opportunities to meet the team socially. However before the pandemic, the team was very inviting.

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

    • The team provided ample opportunity for support and courses to progress my learning. Down to yourself to do, it isn't handed to you on a plate, so you get the best training for your needs.

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

    • Busy most days with a few days of long hours

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility in the delivery of content for each of the projects I was involved in, often having a review with seniors and the report being created.

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

    • I gained invaluable soft skills as well as direction on my career path.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great, with lots of people to meet, pandemic stopped it quickly though

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The process was very quick and smooth with no hindrance.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • It is down to yourself how much training you want. Any course you want needs to bring value to the business.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is a lot of opportunity to progress through the company.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone is very pleasant and chatty around the coffee machine.

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

    • Standard London affairs.

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

    • Standard London affairs.

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

    • Standard London affairs.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science

London

August 2021

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