Work Experience Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    1.9

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed it although it was alot of hard work

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

    • Felt valued although still professional relationship with members of team

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

    • Support was ok however guidance could have been better

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Always quite busy but not too much, nice balance

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

    • Little responsibility seemed to be more of a supportive role which I guess is to be expected

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Definitely useful in my degree and a good thing to put on the CV

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere within the office

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

    • Well organised apart from the slight lack of guidance previously mentioned

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

    • Invested in me heavily - went on site etc.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Will definitely apply to work for them when I leave uni

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Non-existent really - everyone was so busy.

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

    • Pretty expensive

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

    • Didn't go out really so cannot comment

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Wasn't aware of any opportunities

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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