Electro-Optical Systems Engineer Review

by Thales

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • Interesting area of work, great bunch of people to work with

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

    • Was viewed as a member of the team.

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

    • Whenever I needed a hand, there was always someone willing to help

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

    • Was kept at a constant pace throughout the internship

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

    • Not much, but what would you expect being an intern

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Wasn't a field I was particularly knowledgeable in, but definitely gave me insight into it

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Was very laid back

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

    • Was a last minute internship, there was no real plan for it

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They took time out of their day to help me.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'd happily work for Thales

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not many graduates, so not much happened

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Around average for the UK

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

    • Not great

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • None that I can recall

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering, Manufacturing

Northern Ireland

September 2013

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