Corporate Reponsbility and Sustainability Intern Review

by Arm

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed working at ARM - there was a lot of work to do which was very varied and I felt very welcome in the office

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

    • We got on well and they were grateful for the work I have done

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

    • I was given guidance and support which was good - I sometimes got left to my own devices, which meant that I had to work things out for myself, but this was also good for my development

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

    • Very busy, but I managed to get my work done most of the time! It was better that way!

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

    • I was given a fair bit of responsibility once I had shown that I could cope with this

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

    • Very good support and training

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • We were lots of different small departments or individuals in one office, so there was not such a strong atmosphere

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

    • Very good

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

    • Good induction and investment in training and development

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I already have another job but the prospects are very good should I wish to return

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social committee and social events

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

    • Cambridge is very expensive

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of pubs bars and clubs

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of events

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Environmental Science

East of England

August 2012

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