Placement student Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed working with the company because of the strong sense of community and I really liked my team. I got to learn a lot about the role and how to use a lot of new software and skills

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

    • I was given a wide range of tasks and there was always someone available to help if I needed it

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

    • I was given a wide range of tasks and there was always someone available to help if I needed it My manager had check in with me throughout the year

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

    • On some days I'd find myself lacking in tasks to do however closer to the deadlines there was at times too much work which requires to stay late multiple days a week

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

    • I was given many tasks and trained however the majority was simple CAD work

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

    • I learned a lot about what software is used in industry and how to use standards for deign

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

    • The interview process was straight forward and I received a decision really quickly. The placement itself did not have a set structure, I was mainly assisting my team with any projects that they had at the time. I was the first placement student this team has had which is why there wasn't a set structure at the time

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

    • The company provided many opportunities for growth, both personal and work related. There were many meetings, talks and tutorials provided by the company on a range of topics

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

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

    • I'd love to work for the company again if I had the chance

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social environment in the office however he number of placement students was limited so there wasn't a specific student social group

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

    • Sheffield had great prices for accommodation

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

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

    • There were often activities related to hiking and cycling, yoga and climbing however other options were limited

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2020

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