Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my time at Atkins. It was great to have the opportunity to work on real projects.

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

    • Felt welcomed and comfortable approaching anyone with questions or queries.

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

    • Supervisors regularly willing to give support and guidance.

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

    • Generally I was kept busy; however, there were occasions when there was little work to be done.

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

    • As my time at Atkins progressed I was given greater responsibilities.

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

    • Hugely beneficial. Used many of the design techniques, especially the design software, hich are required by engineers on a daily basis.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally, a serious atmosphere mainly due to upcoming deadlines.

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

    • Well organized with projects already established prior to arrival and.

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

    • Nothing significant but aided in developing various skills.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • This was my 2nd internship with Atkins and I have been invited back for an additional placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Several other placement students giving great opportunities to exchange experiences at lunch.

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

    • The office was in London so fairly expensive but that was expected.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't make any attempt to investigate nightlife but the office was in london so Im sure there would be plenty of opportunities.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Mainly opportunities for graduates working full time.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

London

August 2013

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