Summer placement Review

by Arm

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I felt very well integrated in the group. People is nice and there are plenty opportunities for interaction and discussion with colleagues about each other's projects.

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

    • I received a very good response and opinions, so I felt it was a valuable piece of work for them, or at least interesting.

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

    • Although mine was quite an independent project, my colleagues were very helpful whenever I needed it.

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

    • Quite loaded with work, but with a flexible schedule, so you can manage your time quite independently.

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

    • I was responsible of my project, my nothing else beyond that.

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

    • The knowledge I've got is going useful for most activities I can carry on after graduation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a nice atmosphere. People is quite focused, but there is also time for conversation in social rooms.

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

    • The process was very clear, and the multiple departments were aware of my stay.

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

    • After the first week I got an introduction to the company in terms of legal, administrative and technical issues. There were more opportunities for training, but I was unfortunate not to join as the courses were full.

    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?

    • I am considering to come back, and they seem interested in making a offer if positions are opened.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was quite a good relationship with other placement students, and good opportunities for networking and socialising after work.

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

    • Not the cheapest place, but affordable. Rent is quite variable, and food is not cheap but manageable. There are plenty of pubs with decent prices on local and international beers.

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

    • There is nightlife, many different kinds of clubs and music pubs, but I am not the best to give feedback on this as I am a "daylife" person.

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

    • Yes! I enjoyed very much joining sport events (such as running), and there were even more of them that I could not join (squash, football, etc.)

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

East of England

November 2012

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