Building Services Engineer Intern Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • MY time at Arup was very enjoyable. All the people in the Nottingham office were very friendly and helpful.

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

    • I felt like I was actually helping and contributing in the work I was doing.

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

    • Everyone was very helpful and willing to provide all the guidance and support necassary to complete any unfamiliar tasks.

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

    • Most of the placement I was occupied with interesting jobs although on some days there simply wasn't much too do.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was working under one of my colleagues but for the most part was left to complete tasks as I saw fit.

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

    • Many of the things I learnt are valuable knowledge however I feel I am going to follow a different career path outside of building services.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and willing to have a laugh.

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

    • Sometimes I was lacking any jobs to do.

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

    • I learnt from other members of staff as and when needed. I wasn't put through any training as it wasn't necessary for such a short placement

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very interested in some of the opportunities with Arup outside the building services sector.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Didn't interact with any other placement students.

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

    • Already lived in the area so no additional costs.

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

    • Lot's of nightclubs and bars etc in the city centre.

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

    • Not during my placement, however I know that there were lots of opportunities that were coming up before and after.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

November 2013

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