Student Review

by Costain

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Rating

2/5
  • The Role
    2.0
  • The Company
    2.4
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • Not the sector that I desire to go into, mostly manual work so not too enjoyable.

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

    • Wasn't a lot I could contribute with it being manual work so couldn't fit in too well.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Took little interest in me after the first few weeks.

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

    • Sometimes busy, sometimes nothing at all to do.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not a great deal.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Good site experience and confidence. But that is all.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Rarely in an office, but generally good when on site.

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

    • It was generally well organised.

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

    • Company have invested a lot in me.

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

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

    • Not too appealing.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • No other students, all other team worked most days of the week so no social scene to be found.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Can't comment.

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

    • Can't comment.

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

    • No

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

August 2012

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