Engineer Review

by Roke Manor Research Limited

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The work was an excellent challenge without being overwhelmingly difficult and allowed development of both technical and practical skills.

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

    • They were very friendly and welcoming, helping out whenever required.

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

    • Plenty of help available and provided me with all the basics I needed to progress through the project.

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

    • There was always something to do, but required some time management to ensure enough time was allocated to each task.

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

    • I really felt that I was running the project, with a budget to adhere to, using my own designs, securing the materials and building the final product.

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

    • Learned many new skills and gained plenty of knowledge and insight into both the project topic and the role as an engineer. There were many transferable skills which can be used in other areas and the experience allows me to make an informed decision on my career aspirations.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fairly relaxed atmosphere, with the occasional celebratory cake and tea breaks.

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

    • It was very well organised with a clear project plan set out from the very beginning.

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

    • A large part was to allow me to develop my own skills at my own pace and to test my ability to adapt, which I found far more beneficial than "holding my hand" to guide me through each and every step.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Very competitive salaries with bonuses and perks available. A very nice career progression for both the technical and management-minded individual.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Plenty of graduates who are friendly and sociable.

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

    • The town has average prices, but there are good transport links to other towns and cities.

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

    • Mostly, just pubs in the direct vicinity, but trains run fairly late into the night.

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

    • Plenty of activities to get involved in with tennis court, gym, snooker table, etc.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

September 2012

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