Environmental Safety Industrial Placement Review

by EDF Energy

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Good placement, thoroughly enjoyable.

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

    • My colleagues have a great attitude towards work, whilst still finding time to have some fun and keeping safety as priority.

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

    • Good advice was always given.

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

    • The workload was quite well balanced in general.

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

    • I was given responsibility for some important tasks. Training is key here, make sure you know what you are trained to do!

    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 skills I have gained have been invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere in the office! Everyone is friendly, however hard work also takes place.

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

    • The industrial placement was set up well, however being the only industrial student on site wasnt ideal. I lived with Teeside University students to get around this problem.

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

    • The training I have received whilst on placement has been good.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • EDF also has a large graduate scheme so many industrial placements can lead onto a graduate placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many nights out were organised by my colleagues and the company and they were thoroughly enjoyable.

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

    • I lived in Middlesbrough which is much cheaper than down south!! EDF have many sites around the country though.

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

    • The nightlife was ok but I didn't take part in it much after the first few weeks.

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

    • There were opportunities, but I kept my weekends for relaxing mostly!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Environmental Science, Science

Yorkshire and Humberside

January 2013

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