Industrial Placement, Design Engineering/ Environmental Support Review

by EDF Energy

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I thourally enjoyed my time at EDF Energy

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

    • I made many friends whilst on placement, people were always happy to help.

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

    • Some of my supervisors were really good, pointing out development opportunity's and offering me support.

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

    • The amount of work I had to do was dependent on my own productivity and interest in learning.

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

    • I was given the responsibility of a safety significant project.

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

    • This placement gave me a wide understanding of practical engineering applications.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • One of my offices was social and friendly, the other was more serious and production based.

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

    • The training courses were well organised.

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

    • Training and development opportunities where always available.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • I was offered a place on the EDF Energy Graduate Program.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are a lot of placements/graduates on site, events were planned regularly.

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

    • Standard pricing.

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

    • I Travelled 35 min (22 miles) to work every day. the area I live din was closer to a large town so there was lots of night-life.

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

    • EDF Energy encourages all of its employees to get involved in the STEM Network and local organisations.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

November 2012

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