Summer Placement Review

by Arm

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed, going back next year after I've finished my degree

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

    • Very friendly atmosphere

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

    • Felt able to approach people for help when needed, buddy system for any issues.

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

    • Time management pretty much left up to me

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

    • Worked on a project that I was given responsibility for, rather than several little tasks

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

    • Gained not only technical knowledge, but also team working, communication, presentation skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere, able to do work but also able to chat to people

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

    • Excellent induction programme, my project already planned out before the start of the internship

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

    • Attended a conference at ARM's hq, where I presented briefly.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Structured career path through engineer ranks, from graduate to principal engineer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not many placement students in Sheffield, but colleagues very friendly, pub lunches most days!

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

    • Lots of cheap accommodation and food in Sheffield

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

    • Student town, Manchester only an hour away

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

    • Good opportunities for social clubs

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2012

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