Summer Intern Review

by National Grid

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • A very relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

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

    • All work under taken was live work rather then a made up project.

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

    • People were very approachable and ready to help.

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

    • A good amount of work to get on with, but not rushed off your feet.

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

    • I was in charge of my project.

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

    • Will increase confidence for assesment centres.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed and friendly.

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

    • A few teething problems at the start, but after the first week or so everything work fine.

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

    • No specific training, but more on the job expirence and guidance.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got the assessment centre in a months time.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good, with nights outs and other events.

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

    • A bit more expensive for a pint but other then that reasonable.

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

    • Was ok, but my accomadation was in a different area to most.

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

    • No real external activities.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

August 2012

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