Geotechnical Scholarschip Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • It was a great placement, and has given me an insight into the profession I have chosen as my career

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

    • I was made to feel very welcome and part of the team

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

    • Help and guidance were available whenever I needed it

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

    • I found it great getting to work on live projects

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

    • The responsibility was suitable to my level

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I gained skills that will assist me in my future career

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Freindly and helpful atmoshpere

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

    • They has everything in place for me starting, and I was looked after every step of the way

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

    • Time from staff was given to me when required

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to become a team memeber within the organisation, and I will be looking forward to applying for the graduate position

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was not much interaction with other students

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite expensive

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

    • I never went out to experience the night life due to family commitments

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were a few meals and a climbing event

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

Scotland

August 2013

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