Power Academy Student Review

by National Grid

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • My placement had two sub-parts - one in the UK and one in the States. I thoroughly enjoyed both.

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

    • My colleagues took their time to thank me for the work that I did and seemed to appreciate the amount of work that I had done.

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

    • I had somewhat limited contact with my manager in the UK but I knew I could generally contact someone by e-mail if I needed them.

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

    • I was very busy - even having to take work home a few times - but I enjoyed the challenge of having a larger workload than in previous years.

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

    • I was responsible for projects that would be taken forward and used without anyone in the company checking the work that I had done - I felt they placed a lot of trust in my abilities

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

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

    • The organisation of my placement was ood - although I know others were not as lucky!

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

    • I was able to go on a few meetings and a training course in the states that I feel were definitely beneficial.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

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

    • I would like to work with this company in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a lot of other students and colleagues to socialise with

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

    • My time in the states was relatively expensive - but I made the choice to go there and it was funded through a scholarship.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • My UK placement had good nightlife, but in the States it was even better!!

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

    • There were some activities as far as I knew but i didnt really look to get involved in them

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

November 2012

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