summer student Review

by National Grid

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

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

    • They are very supportive and always ready to show you the way and process of doing things you dont understand. Never a dulling moment.

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

    • Very approachable and down to earth people

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

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

    • Given a responsibility that made me be a part of the team by presenting my ideas and thoughts on certain subjects discussed

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

    • absolutely essential

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Plenty of chocolates to eat everyday... there's always someone celebrating something so you're always busy, work & mouth!!!

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

    • Different aspects and sensible time limits and deadlines where in place before I got in.

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

    • It's quite surprising how much more I've discovered myself between a short period of time.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Within 10 weeks, I've seen different people move to higher career prospects and getting promoted and also better chances of future careers within the organisation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Friday get together party and Tuesday after work football and everyday free GYM

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

    • From accomodation to travelling was very very cheap

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

    • Nightlife was alright but I'm not the party type anyways.

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

    • weekly activities are always going on to get involved in.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

August 2012

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