Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The work was interesting, everyone was welcoming, and a good social scene to come back to. I was working in the Aerospace department which has many interesting projects active.

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

    • They would trust the standard of my work and treat me like I worked full-time.

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

    • My manager was clear on what I would be working on and was willing to help if I need it or find someone who can help.

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

    • There was plenty of work that needed to be done on the project, I just needed to let people when I was ready to move on.

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

    • I was allowed to produce work which should also be done by my peers, so they gave me as much responsibilty as a normal employee.

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

    • Some of my work included using CAD software, this gave me a bit more of an insight into ways you can produce models etc.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was chatty and friendly.

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

    • Everyone was prepared for me to be joining, so there were no real hiccups.

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

    • I was not given any 'formal' training but I certainly gained experience with the programs they use.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • They would be a very attractive company to work for, and they are every keen to employ graduates.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we met up regularly for drinks in the evenings.

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

    • Standard Bristol prices, so not expensive, and not cheap either.

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

    • Bristol nightlife is brilliant, always somewhere to go.

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

    • There was a summer party and severaly sports events for Atkins employees.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2013

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