Industrial Placement Review

by EDF Energy

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it, I had learnt so much about the organisation and working with people, I would really recommend other students coming into the company.

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

    • The people I've met at Hunterston B were some of the friendliest people I've ever met. They always listened to what I had to say and valued my contributions to projects.

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

    • While my supervisor did quite a bit to ensure I developed my skills within the company, my supervisor also acted in a way that would encourage my independence.

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

    • There have been times where I've been busier than others, but that comes part of the job as students won't be given a significant amount of responsibility. I tried to keep myself busy by shadowing other engineers.

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

    • Due to the fact that this is a nuclear power station, only people who are suitably qualified can get significant amounts of responsibility. As a student, I was given just enough responsibility.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I've received more than 50+ training courses to make sure I was up to speed with the company's expectations and standards. Many of the topics covered and skills taught can be easily transferred to university modules such as risk assessments.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My colleagues all work very hard so it's quite a professional environment, however it's quite sociable.

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

    • Didn't feel there was much structure to the program, however the entry processes was set up quite well.

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

    • I had more than 50 training courses.

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

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduate scheme offers a lot of development opportunites.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Had great christmas and new year days out with my colleagues!

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

    • The placed I lived in wasn't the liveliest i must say!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not great.. unless you lived more towards the city (but a greater commute time)

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

    • Activities weren't really advertised, however departmental dinners were often fun.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

Scotland

July 2013

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