Summer Student - rail. Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • At times it was really good, with some interesting projects and being involved completely. However at other times where there was less work around. I could have nothing to do. Or be working printing, filing, organising.

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

    • A very good team. Some in particular tried to include me in most if not all of the work they were doing. Made some good friendships.

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

    • Most of the time it was brilliant. Able to ask any questions. And given good instructions. On few occasions there were times where more guidance was needed. Or when people you needed we're on leave.

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

    • On average about the middle. Lots of days had a good balance. Lots of days I had very little. I was never too busy but I enjoy being busy and working quickly

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given complete responsibly of work I was given. However on many occasions that work was not particularly important. But this is understandable as I do not have the skills of a graduate engineer

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

    • Good insight into the civil engineering rail industry. Not many useful specific technical skills. But good development of interpersonal skills. And gaining an overview of another aspect of the industry.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good team and atmosphere. A good joke could always be found. Making fun of the office facilities compared to other offices in the company.

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

    • HR were good. Overal organised very well. However sometimes lack of work seemed to beg the question of could things have been organised better

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

    • Not a large amount but that is because it wasn't needed. I was given training in the computer program's and for individual tasks by a mentor. Also there was cpd run as a group which was good.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I have looked into working again next summer and response seems positive. Hopefully within a sponsorship scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Became good friends with the other placement student and the year placement student. It was a smaller office so not expecting large numbers of students.

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

    • Cheap area in town. And near to my home. So no need for rent. Good bus service for work.

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

    • N/a.

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

    • Not particularly but was only here for a short time. There are a number of future events however.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

South West

August 2013

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