Summer Structures Intern Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • It was challenging but the work varied which kept me engaged. The atmosphere was very relaxed and it was a nice place to work.

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

    • Colleagues were very encouraging and praised me a lot for the work I did. Definitely made me feel valued and that the work I did was important.

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

    • Support was brilliant. I never felt that I couldn't ask for help and despite my supervisors being busy they always made time for me. They also gave me a lot of advice about further employment.

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

    • There was plenty of work to get on with but supervisor understood that it would take me as a student longer than other employees so there was not too much pressure.

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

    • I was given more responsibility than I had expected. I was working on real jobs and just checking things with supervisors. However, I was not made to do things beyond my capabilities and the supervisors only gave me a manageable amount of responsibility

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

    • Really useful to develop engineering skills but also social and management skills. I think the placement will help me get a graduate job but also assist me with work once employed.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and fun, but productive and had to get on with work. Everyone very friendly and would chat during the day. However, everyone also were working to deadlines and so it wasn't so distracting that people couldn't work.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised, I was told on day 1 what I was expected to do. My tasks evolved with time but supervisor kept things organised.

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

    • I did some tutorials on software. Got a lot of 1 to 1 time with senior engineers who gave me help on my work and also advice with careers.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • I was offered a job after my placement - however need to relocate so still unsure.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • New graduates were very friendly and invited me to social events and lunch/

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

    • Worked in Newcastle - relatively very cheap

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

    • Newcastle is very lively and cheap night out.

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

    • Over the 4 weeks, was invited on a few socials. Probably averaged 1 a week

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North East

November 2013

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