Project Engineer Review

by EDF Energy

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • My placement was overall a great experience; however I did find that the Nuclear industry is not what I am primarily interested in. This is only my personal opinion on what I find exiting in terms of a career.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone on site, even those I don’t know are friendly, willing to help and create a pleasant atmosphere.

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

    • I was very lucky with my position to be working under a great professional who remained close to me throughout my placement.

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

    • 3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • There where several areas that I took up key roles and had opportunities to show my potential. It was exiting to produce work that had real effets.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Office work is generaly more dull than a highly interactive environment such as a cafe or kitchen as I have worked in before. But everyone was freindly and aproachable.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There were some issues with HR management but this was made up for by thoes working closest to me.

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

    • There was no long term training oreintated around corporate issues but I know this is focused on in the graduate scheme. I did however receive plenty of training that helped me carry out my day to day activities.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I feel that EDF's recruitment process is very fair and intensive with a personal feel. I am quite confident that my new conections will give me a good chance at returning to the graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have lived in acomodation with up to 9 other graduate/undergraduates. Its a great opertunity at a social life and shairing eachothers experiances.

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

    • Quite good. I am on a flexible contract with my land lords which is very beneficial.

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

    • Rural summerset doesnt produce great nightlife. But its not too far to travel to Bristol or Cardiff at weekends.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I have joined a Gym and there is a neer by golf club but again there arnt the opertunities you would find in a city.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Civil Engineering, Engineering

January 2013

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