Student Industrial Placement Engineering Review

by Clearswift

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I learned many new skills and had a great time doing so.

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

    • I felt like they were happy to get to know me and we all learned from each other.

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

    • They were very hands on with us to make sure we were confident in what we were learning.

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

    • I always had lots to do. If I needed more work, all I had to do was ask!

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Treated like a regular employee of the company.

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

    • These skills assisted me in earning a job!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a great environment to be in. Everyone was very professional and skilled.

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

    • It was very organized. Things ran smoothly each day.

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

    • They took the time to help me when I needed it which I appreciated.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • After I finished my studies, I was actually offered a position which I took of course!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fellow interns and I went out to eat on several occasions and laughed and joked with each other.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was fair. Nothing too steep.

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

    • There were pubs and clubs to visit if you wanted to.

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

    • We were all busy with work, but there were a few social events organized as well.

    4/5
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South East

October 2013

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