Industrial Trainee Acoustics Review
by Arup
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.4
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The Company
4.6
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The Culture
4.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Arup. Throughout I have found the experience to be exciting, challenging, and thought provoking. I am extremely proud to have developed good working relationships within the company whilst also developing my skill set and confidence.
I have been extremely fortunate to have spent my time within the acoustics team at ARUP Leeds. My colleagues here been fantastic throughout, and I am pleased to consider them as friends outside of the office. Beyond this office I have also developed a number of great relationships which I truly value.
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I have tried to maintain a high level of billability in taks throughout the year. This has admittedly dropped during the lockdown period, but I have filled my time with training tasks and moodle modules.
I feel the level of responsibility given to me during placement was to an appropriate level for my grade and understanding of both the field of acoustics and the company itself.
I have already completed an undergraduate degree in music technology, and a postgraduate diploma in acoustics and noise control. This placement was excellent in developing these skills and I'm pleased to say I have accepted a graduate role at the company where I will be able to utilize them.
The Company
Good atmosphere in the office.
Very well organised.
Excellent investment in training and development. Project based learning, Graduate skills lectures, moodle modules, and of course advice from world class professionals
Sports and Social Club
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
Healthcare/Dental
I have accepted a graduate role in the company
The Culture
Great social scene with my colleagues in the acoustic team. I also joined the cricket team (the fact that we have one is quite amazing to me) and the spanish club.
Similar price range to what I'm used to.
I have to say in light of covid 19 the opportunities for night time activity were understandably limited. But as a music fan I am aware of the great music scene in Leeds.
A great deal of opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work. I myself joined the cricket and spanish clubs.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Yorkshire and Humberside
August 2020
