Intern Review

by National Grid

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • My only reservation was that I'm working in an office all day but aside from that it really has been excellent.

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

    • I feel like the project I took part in and the report I produced will not be dumped in the bin, which is a positive feeling. Also I feel equally treated and the opportunity to talk to absolutely anyone is abundant.

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

    • Everyone in the office is friendly and approachable.

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

    • There were days when I had no need to rush or be on task, this is down to me but at the same time, i could have finished my designated project in a far shorter time

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

    • My project is a big one, covering a wide area, and currently in its development phase, in understanding this I never expected to be given a massive task. Nevertheless the role I was given and the information divulged gave me an opportunity to demonstrate my ability.

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

    • Massively! The research involved is invaluable to my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good bunch of people.

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

    • Quite poor tbh. We were told we'll be here less than 2 weeks before we got here. This made it incredibly stressful to find living accomodation for me and my parents. Also gave us no chance to explore the area before.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not that much actually. Effort is required on your part if you want to improve.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not sure I want to spend my youth in an office tbh

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes but this was created by us.

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

    • Relatively cheap.

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

    • Coming from a proper nightlife city and living a Uni city, this does not compare at all. Disgraceful.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yeah, they were dry though.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering, Information Technology, Market Research, Science

West Midlands

August 2012

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