Vacation Student - Infrastructure Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I had a fantastic time, felt like a valued employee and worked on diverse projects.

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

    • I was trusted to carry out work and felt respected during meeting and discussions.

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

    • My supervisor was always available to explain things to me, even when he was under pressure to complete his own work.

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

    • Mostly I was very busy with lots of tasks to complete. Occaisonally I had to wait to receive more work.

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

    • The majority of the time I was doing important work that wasn't always checked before submitting to the client. I was trusted to work to a high standard.

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

    • I will be able to utilise the new skills I developed on the placement for my final two years. I also have an understanding of subjects that will be covered in the future curriculum.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed atmosphere, everybody friendly and chatty. Casual wear and team meetings on Fridays with lots of cake and biscuits!

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

    • I had work ready for me to do from the first day. I had a computer with emails, phone etc set up when I arrived.

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

    • I was given many different tasks on lots of projects. I was also allowed on several site visits.

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

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

    • I would really hope to gain employment from this company, I will seek to continue the relationship through a placement next summer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I went mountain biking with two colleagues after work. I also went to a local restaurant at lunchtime, including for my leaving do.

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

    • I stayed at home and commuted by train to the office.

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

    • Manchester night-life!

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

    • Several lunchtime presentations that I was invited and encouraged to go to.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

North West

November 2013

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