Placement student Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • There wasn't as much variety as I would have liked - I worked on one project throughout - but there was a fantastic team spirit and it is a great company to work for.

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

    • Probably the best part of the experience. I was made very welcome, I really felt part of the team and there was plenty of socialising.

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

    • Everyone was very supportive. If I hadn't been applying for a graduate job there at the time it would have been good to discuss my career path with senior people, but circumstances weren't really conducive.

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

    • I was rarely bored - and then only because what needed doing was mundane. Plenty of opportunity for paid overtime - but only if I wanted to work extra hours.

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

    • About as much as I expected to have. I was given a bit more responsibility towards the end.

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

    • I had already finished my degree when I did my placement, so it was more a case of discovering how well my degree had prepared me for work. Most of what I learned was to do with how a job is run - things you don't really learn at University - so in that sense it was all very useful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, chilled and non-hierarchical.

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

    • HR took their time, as did IT, and when I went for my interview no one seemed to know exactly what I was being interviewed for! But, day to day, fine.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Nothing of note, although I did get to attend some CPDs - of mixed quality.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I did get a job - and although I originally applied separately to my placement, I'm sure the placement really led to the permanent position.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A fair few after-work pub outings, usually with a (limited) tab on expenses.

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

    • Definitely affordable on the wage I was paid. I lived there already during University so there were no expenses associated with moving to a new city.

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

    • One of the best cities in the UK for nightlife!

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

    • Some professional events in the evenings, as well as socialising.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

November 2013

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