Summer intern Review

by Mott MacDonald

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable and insightful internship.

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

    • Was always kept busy doing work that felt important and not just given to me to me so I'm not bored.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Given a buddy upon starting who was extremely helpful whenever I needed him. Directors and other colleagues were always willing to give any guidance if I needed it.

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

    • Always handed work whenever I felt I needed some.

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

    • Did work within my ability improving skills I already possessed whilst gaining new ones.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Useful for my degree and into a career in the profession.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Socials and sports activities always going on.

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

    • As soon as I walked in the door everything was set up including login, email and a buddy.

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

    • The whole internship was tailored towards going on to the company's grad scheme.

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

    • Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Was offered a grad role come the end of the internship providing I obtain a 2.1 or above.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Met other interns but wasn't necessarily encouraged to socialise with them.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Was neither here nor there.

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

    • In and around the office was poor but nearby Manchester had ample nightlife.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Various sports and socials as well as charity fundraising.

    0/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North West

October 2013

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