Industrial Placement Review

by EDF Energy

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it for the most part. Challenging, enjoyable and a really nice place to work.

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

    • Became a vital member of the time by the time I left.

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

    • Plenty support and guidance at the start, but the requirement for this tailed off after a few months as I became more comfortable in the role. Even after that though, any time I needed support, the whole management team were more than helpful.

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

    • Perfect balance for the most part. There were some imbalances (in both directions) at points but this was more due to management changes than anything else.

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

    • By the end of my placement I felt like I was a full-time member of staff with as much, if not more responsibility than others in the department. Even early on in my placement, I was given the lead role in a number of high profile projects.

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

    • Provided me with a vital opportunity to use the skills I had learnt in university in a practical environment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really enjoyable place to work. Small team so got to know everyone well.

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

    • In terms of workload, it wasn't hugely organised. I had to seek out extra work at time.

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

    • Was put on some training courses which benefitted me. The work experience opportunities I was given gave me great chances for development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Started on the Graduate Scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Majority of people working on site were much older.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived in Edinburgh through choice which was more expensive, probably would have been cheaper living in Dunbar.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Again, being in Edinburgh, the nightlife was good. Not sure how it would be closer to station.

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

    • Plenty of people organising sports events outside of work. Not too much done company-wise but the odd event.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

November 2012

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