Summer Placement Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting projects, thoroughly enjoyed the work.

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

    • The office environment was very friendly, I was always given the help I needed.

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

    • Guidance was appropriate to the task and allowed me to make my own mark on projects too.

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

    • There was plenty to do, some days were longer than the standard working day but this was entirely optional and for some very interesting projects.

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

    • The level responsibility was appropriate to my experience and varied from project to project.

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

    • Very relevant skills, this placement has definitely informed my choices for graduate applications.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Worked hard, but very friendly.

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

    • I was rarely unoccupied and worked on some very high profile projects.

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

    • The company was excellent in ensuring that I had the best experience possible.

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

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

    • I have applied and hope this will lead to employment.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

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

    • I lived at home and commuted.

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

    • N/A

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

    • There were a number of opportunities but none that I was able to participate in (I was busy as opposed to being excluded!)

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

November 2013

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