Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was really good. Learned a lot

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

    • Everyone was very nice and helpful when needed

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

    • My manager was very helpful throughout the placement

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

    • Depends on the project i was working on but It was a good balance

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

    • I was given alot of responsibilites as I was given a fair amount of technical work to do

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

    • I have learnt alot as as i was working on technical projects. I have also used programmes like superstress and LUSAS which i believe are very useful

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly. Socials were held every now and then

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

    • was really well organised so i was kept busy

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

    • recieved some LUSAS and H &S Training

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will definately apply for the graduate scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very friendly. We used to go to the plub and play football every now and then

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

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

    • The offcie was located in city centre so night life was really good

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

    • Football maches every now and then. I was also sent on site for one day

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

West Midlands

August 2013

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