Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I've had a great time doing pretty much everything I was given, and I've felt like I was being really helpful most of the time.

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

    • I didn't get into chatting with everybody for a while, because of the way the office was set up, but everybody was really friendly anyway. I get on with everyone in the team.

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

    • I'm always able to ask questions, and have had really good explanations of my tasks, and people are eager to help with any issues.

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

    • Sometimes I had to ask for work, but it was always provided when I did.

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

    • I wouldn't say I was running the show, but equally, I played a key role in many things, which really boosted my confidence.

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

    • A lot of what I've learnt is completely useless to my degree, but will stand me in really good stead over my working life. I definitely feel more prepared for graduating next year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone gets a long, we take the piss out of each other, but work gets done. I like it.

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

    • The overall set up was pretty organised, there wasn't a clear plan about what I would do, but that meant I was involved in a lot of things which was great.

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

    • They paid for my PPE, sent me out on site, got me a version of AutoCAD LT, and I had the same access to the free gym membership. It was pretty good really.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely consider taking a job with them, most people in the team have had a placement with them, and I got really positive comments about my work.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It's ok, but there aren't many other placement students, so I more tag along with the graduates.

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

    • It's quite cheap in Glasgow, but I live with my parents, so I have had a lot of extra cash.

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

    • It's Glasgow - some of the best nightlife in the country for any tastes.

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

    • Quite a lot of opportunities for work socialising, but since I'm based in my hometown, I didn't feel that I needed to get involved in all of them.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2013

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