Summer Intern Review

by Mott MacDonald

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I was fortunate to undertake a variety of work in the office as well as get to do work on-site.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everyone in the office was very welcoming and approachable. I felt I was involved in team meetings and given the opportunity to add my own input.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Management and supervisors were always very interested to hear the details about what work I was doing. They were also very willing to share their own experiences and pass on advice about working in the industry.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Generally I was busy during the day. It did sometimes fluctuate as other people were busy and couldn't allocate work but this wasn't for any length of time. Resource meetings every week were great to ensure that I had enough work.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • There was definite a step up in responsibility from my first internship at Mott MacDonald. I got to complete different types of work which I hadn't experienced before, either at university or during my first internship. It also meant I was more involved in terms of work flow and the review and checking process of work.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The internship was very beneficial. It gave me a greater insight as to what is required and looked for when completing work and how it should be presented. The internship also allowed me to research and use resources and products which are vital to complete work. Additionally, working on-site was fun and something different from working in the office.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Very pleasant and friendly atmosphere. I felt I was able to engage with colleagues whether it was about work or other things.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The work placement was well organised. There was a plan in place for compulsory learning courses to familiarise me with the office procedures and background information. This then filtered into doing actual work with a specific team with work being set from weekly resource meetings.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I feel very fortunate to have been able to undertake an internship at Mott MacDonald. Everyone in the office was keen to hear about my own background, what work I was doing at the time and also if I needed anything. They also encouraged me and tried to get me involved in different projects/work I may not have experienced before.

    5/5

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

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I have really enjoyed my two internships at Mott MacDonald and if given the opportunity, they are a company I would like to work with in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Generally, at the end of every week some of the office went out together.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Not overly expensive.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The nightlife is very good although I didn't partake of it with other colleagues or people from the office.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There are extra activities to be involved in such as the 11 aside and 5 aside football teams.

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2013


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