Summer Placement Review

by Mott MacDonald

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Integrated into the team well and quickly. Interesting tasks and great support from others.

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

    • Always happy to help, going above and beyond what was necessary.

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

    • Support was always there when it was needed, however when it was not I did not feel crowded or patronized, just got on with the job.

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

    • Always busy, which I like. Plenty to do with a long to do list, however pressure to do more was never put on, but available if you wanted it.

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

    • The responsibility increased as the placement progressed. I started with simple tasks which developed into complex and extended tasks which I managed under supervision.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Highly beneficial! I learnt a lot in terms of both engineering and persona skills that will contribute to my future career as well as my continued education. In addition, ICE development objectives were met and signed off during this placement.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere was friendly but serious. Everyone was very approachable and happy to discuss. I feel I made friends there as well as colleagues. Lunch and after-work events were common and I also attended a weekend away with some colleagues.

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

    • The IT side took a while but there was work to do from the beginning.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Took the time to help me with my ICE development objectives. Very supportive in this.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Whilst I do not have a job with them, I am keen to become a part of their team and have already applied to the grad scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, both lunches and after-work meals/evening were regular. In addition I attended a annual weekend away.

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

    • I lived away so living does not apply. Socializing was average cost.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife was good, although better one train stop away.

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

    • Yes, various activities from sport to CPD activities available.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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