Student Engineer Review

by Delphi Technologies

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement. Have learned a good variety of skills that I can use in my future career.

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

    • Feel very valued. I have contributed work to real projects, and so have been regarded as a skilled employee.

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

    • Support is always available from my mentor and project team leader. If, in the case that both of these are not available, there are a variety of engineers in your assigned team that are always happy to help an guide if you are having any issues.

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

    • I never had too little or too much work. project that were assigned to me would be designed in a 'finished when complete' basis so I would not be overwhelmed. There would be pressue to get the tasks done, however this would again, not be overbearing and would assist in getting the task done efficiently.

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

    • I was given more and more responsibility as my placement progressed. As a student engineer, however, you will only be responsible for thequality of your own work.

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

    • Aswell as engineering technical skills in software and hardware, I learnt many soft skills, such as communication, time keeping and commitment to a project.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly atmosphere with help provided whe needed

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

    • prpjects were well orgainsed between team leaders. mever uncertainty over what I was doing.

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

    • Equipment was always provided when needed and an emphasis was placed on my own development rather than company goals.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Bursaries and job contracts were offered to the best students.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Various meals and social events are pinned throughout the year, and organised through work email.

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

    • Accommodation and living cost wasvery cheap.

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

    • Nightlife is average.

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

    • Local gym and leisure centre nearby.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

South East

November 2012

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