Contaminated land team and hydrogeology Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I loved going out and getting involved with multiple teams. Everyone was very friendly and so professional it was a fantastic insight into the industry.

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

    • I never felt a burden and everyone was very patient and understanding and helpful.

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

    • I had to teach myself however I didn't mind. Managers were helpful in directing me to the resources I needed and in some cases they did actually teach me which was very kind of them especially during their busy work schedule.

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

    • Some days work lacked as there was not anything for me to do

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Nothing that was too much pressure but enough so I felt my work was valued and worth while and beneficial to the team. A perfect balance for someone with no experience before hand.

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

    • As soon as I arrived back at university I immediately started using skills I'd learnt to benefit my degree

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional and hard working. Sometimes it would be quiet as s everyone was working so hard and other times it would be relaxed as people went off for lunch.

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

    • It was seamless to the point it didn't feel like I was an intern and instead an employee like anyone else.

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

    • I don't know what the company fully invested in me however it felt like there was valuable time dedicated to teach me skills I needed to do my job as best I could.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • They're very possible as I have been offerred to go back next summer!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes! There was one apprentice there of which we got on well and spent our lunch time breaks together.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I live at home and commuted in (I didn't pay anything)

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

    • No real nightlife. I didn't go out as I was tired from working all day.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was mention of other activies going on but there was nothing ever arrnaged for theme I was there.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

November 2019

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