Projects Intern Review

by Mott MacDonald

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed going to work every morning, as I had set goals for each day to complete which were working towards the overall completion of the project. I also enjoyed working with all the team.

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

    • Everyone was welcoming and helpful when I started and made an effort to speak and include me. I felt valued as a colleague and treated like a real adult.

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

    • Was given full guidance and support throughout my time

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

    • most of the time I had a good balance of work.

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

    • Was trusted to complete tasks on my own, and in some cases put my own ideas into the project I was working on.

    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 am very thankful for the opportunity to work here over the summer as I have gained valuable experience and has introduced me to the working environment. I have learnt about different roles, that I hadn't known much about before so I am now open to looking at various career choices.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I enjoyed the atmosphere at work, although it was sometimes quiet when people were busy working on their own, there was also often times when there was group discussions and group working.

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

    • I always had tasks to complete

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

    • I was given sufficient training for using the programs I worked with during my time.

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

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

    • I would like to return to this organisation, having had a great first experience here, however I am currently looking to complete my degree first.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I did not meet any other placement students.

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

    • The area was cheaper than most cities, and we occasionally went for lunch or out after work socialising.

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

    • I did not really go out at night in the area.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are opportunities for permanent employees, but I did not come across any for me to take part in.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

South East

September 2013

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