Industrial Trainee Review

by Mott MacDonald

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I wa given a high level of responsibility throughout a wide range of experience

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

    • Very welcoming and more than happy to answer any questions I had throughout the placement

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

    • Excellent support was given, especially in enabling me to achieve ICE/IStructE competences.

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

    • Depending on the stage in the projects I either had a perfect balance or was quite busy, but it was never unmanageable.

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

    • A very high level of responsibility, specifically assisting with project management tasks.

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

    • Extremely good skills was learnt and the placement is highly useful in my development.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly

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

    • I was given a wide range of experience throughout the placement.

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

    • I was given different training opportunities and site visits. I also completed quarterly reports that we're reviewed by my manager.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social activities

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

    • Cost of living is expensive.. But it is London prices

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Range of pubs

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

    • Lots of sports and social clubs

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2013

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