Industrial Placement Student, Energy Review

by Atkins

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement greatly, I extended beyond the 12 months and didn't want to go back to university.

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

    • In no way at all was I made to feel like 'just the intern'. They had to make contingency plans to cover my abscence when I left.

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

    • The support and guidance was there when I needed it, which was not often.

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

    • I was never bored, there were occasions that I had to work a few long days.

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

    • Leading 5 graduate engineers 5 months into my placement, I think that's quite a bit of responsibility.

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

    • Self management was definitely the most valuable thing that I learnt, and Excel.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendl, chatty and open. You could go up to anyone and ask for help.

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

    • HR were a bit misinformed, the team I worked in slotted me in seamlessly.

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

    • I got the opportunity to have training on the job and also on courses.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I received sponsorship as well as the opportunity to return there.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular nights out.

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

    • City prices, however that does bring with it the perks of being in a city: good entertainment

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central Bristol.. The nightlife is as expected.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were opportunities to play sport, get involved in STEM projects.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Material & Mineral Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

South West

October 2012

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