Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I found that I gained experience in the field of Oil & Gas and how Civil Engineering relates to the discipline. This has allowed me to go into my 2nd year of university with valuable knowledge regarding organisation and how to relate what I learn to a real world situation

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

    • Everyone I spoke to was really helpful and if I didn't have much work, I could always ask for more. My supervisor was really friendly and introduced me to everyone, while also helping me out if I had a problem with the work I was given, administration, or just in general.

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

    • Although they were incredibly busy, they still found the time to look after me and provide me with work if I needed more to do. They also told me about working environment I was in and it was nice to be in a place where you could work and also have a laugh or two along the way.

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

    • Because Atkins works on a project basis, most weeks were full of things to do. I mostly worked on report searches and data analysis as I wasn't at the stage where I could perform technical analysis on the structures. Never the less, I had enough work to get me through the week, and when I didn't I was able to write a summary report on my experience with Atkins Oil & Gas

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

    • I was given a lot of free reign with what I could do and when. The hours were flexible so I could fit my Atkins work around my other commitments. I was also able to draft some technical reports on the data analysis I performed.

    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 can go in my 2nd year with experience in real life situations and with a goal of returning to Atkins to work in a different department as I want to see what else they have to offer. The organisation and analysis I performed will allow me to keep on top of my coursework and prepare for my exams

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • You could get on with the work but have a friendly conversation at the same time. The office layout allowed you to feel part of a team

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

    • I had a few issues with login details and inductions but once everything was settled, my placement went quite smoothly

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

    • I couldn't go on any training courses as I was only a summer student and was only in the office for 2 months. However, I gained experience my talking to people around the office and so I achieved an insight into the world of Oil & Gas

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • As Atkins is a leading design and consultancy engineering company, I was immediately hooked. Now that I know the people behind the company name, I am even more determined to become part of the team.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • My fellow summer students and office team were all welcoming and we always had a laugh. When the day was dragging along, we would all have a break and go for some ice cream or cake. There was always a reason to celebrate.

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

    • London is usually expensive anyway, but with the services provided by Atkins such as the canteen. There is little to worry about.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • We all had a great time on the Summer Social and every Friday the team go to pub after a weeks work, its a friendly environment and I guess if you are around the right people, you will always have a good time.

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

    • There was always something going on, from socials to competitions and many other outside the box activities

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering, Engineering, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering

London

August 2013

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