Work Experience Intern Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Quite simply, Fantastic!

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

    • I was working with a great group - was always included in everything.

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

    • Moderate guidance, group took over mainly so not that much contact with supervisor

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Depended either super busy or quite busy.

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

    • Not alot of responsibility but felt valued by team.

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

    • Absolutely loved what I was doing and now know what I want to do!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere and everyone very friendly.

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

    • Organised well. Few small hiccups at start but they were quickly resolved.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Little investment apart from the time spent with me when they could have been working.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I wasn't offered a job but really enjoyed it so hoping to apply for one after I finish uni!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Went out a couple of times with team, not with fellow work experience people however.

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

    • Expensive, London.

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

    • Good but extremely expensive.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty but I was often too tired from work to have the energy!

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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