OLE engineer Review
by Mott MacDonald
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
3.8
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The Culture
2.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I thoroughly enjoyed my summer internship within the OLE section of Mott MacDonald.
Having completed previous summer interships, Mott MacDonald was easily the most welcoming of them all.
Guidance by the management/team leader was very good. The tasks I was given were always given by clear instructions and I always felt that if I had any questions I could ask them any time and be given a comprehensive answer back.
I carried out a number of engineering tasks on a daily basis and was always kept busy without the need of having a pile of work to get through on my desk. I was allocated two to three tasks a day and if completed I would simply ask for more.
I believe that the skills I have developed and the training I received will be of great benefit whilst completing my Masters year at University. Managing and prioritising tasks/projects is a highly useful skill that can be demonstrated in any industry or place of work.
The Company
The atmosphere in the office was very professional however was also filled with laughter and conversation.
I believe the summer internship was very well organised although the recruitment side required more contact once I had applied online. Once I was contacted (after 6 months since applying), I was then kept well informed of the process and the organisation of arranging interviews/start dates was exceptional.
Future employment prospects seem hopeful at this moment in time. I guess I will just have to see how things fall into place within the next few months.
The Culture
I commuted everyday so did not experience the living and socialising costs within the area.
Unfortunately I did not experience any of the nightlife due to having to drive home everyday.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Engineering
North West
October 2013
