Assistant engineer Review

by Costain

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    2.4
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Some good design experience, but not enough time spent on site

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

    • Other members of my team apprreciated the work I helped them with and I built up a good relationship with them during the placement

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

    • Supervisor and line manager were both very approachable and worked with me to give me interesting a varied work experience

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

    • Work was a little sparse, so I was often scratching around for things to do

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The design process didn't have much responsibility attached to it as most work was checked then approved within the team, however I did have some independant contact with the supply chain which held some responsibilty

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

    • I managed to learn how to use AutoCAD, which I had not previously used on a summer placement or ay university

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and friendly office

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

    • Found out about the placement location 3 weeks before I had to start, whilst on a 2 week holiday in the USA (We had been promised we'd find out before I went away). This meant I had 6 days to find accommodation, buy a car etc between getting back and starting the placement. No help was offered with finding accommodation either. Arrangements for the first day were good though and everything went smoothly in the end.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I have had no training this year, but I have been assigned a Supervising Civil Engineer to assist me with professional development

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Having been sponsored throughout university, it seems like there are good job prospects

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The office was based on a business park, and noone lived nearby so there was no social scene.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Can't comment - lived at home

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

    • Can't comment - lived 1.5 hours away - Nottingham is a really good night out though!

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

    • There were a few oppertunities to get involved with work socials - paintballing etc.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Civil Engineering, Engineering

East Midlands

August 2012

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