Insight Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Thought it was really good experience

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

    • All were extremely friendly and accomodating

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

    • Not alot of support but don't thing much was needed to be honest

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

    • Kept myself busy by asking questions and because i was genuinely interested - always had something to do

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

    • Didn't really have any real responsibility

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

    • Its all relevant to my degree so should be really useful

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite quiet and studious

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well set up, everyone was expecting me and knew my name etc.

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

    • Went to visit a project but apart from that not a huge investment

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

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

    • Will apply to them after graduation

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Met two other guys and went to pub a few times with them, was great

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Pretty expensive but I think that was because of the location

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

    • I didn't go out in the evenings so don't know

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

    • I was invited for staff drinks on the Friday but apart from that nothing

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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