Systems engineer Review

by Lockheed Martin

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Felt like a real member of the team with a real job. Never felt like I was just the intern getting the rubbish tasks.

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

    • Great atmosphere, great people. Good social environment.

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

    • Guidance was given when needed, but left to get on with it most of the time

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

    • at the beginning it was a bit boring, but once I got settled in i was kept busy and it flew by.

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

    • in charge of certain aspects, presenting to customers

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

    • time management, experience of a working environment, industry practices

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • friendly and rarely stressful

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

    • could have been better organised

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • training courses and lunch and learn sessions

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • planning on returning after graduation

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • brilliant, socials nearly every weekend

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

    • southern region therefore expensive

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

    • brilliant, milton keynes so a city environment

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

    • loads of volunteering events, graduate socials nearly every weekend, team socials, work events.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering, Information Technology

East of England

October 2012

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