Summer Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I was able to work on a wide range of projects allowing me to gain an insight on to the work that Arup do.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt valued because they gave me lots of different jobs making me feel part of the team.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Everyone was always helpful when I asked for help and always gave me briefs before I started work.

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

    • I learned to use new programs and different computer skills which will be valuable in the future

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I felt that I was doing work most of the time, however I would have preferred if they had planned my work instead of asking for jobs.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • I enjoyed working there everyday as there was a friendly atmosphere which made it a fun place to work in,

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

    • They invested a lot in me as I was able to help with important projects and I was trusted and valued which made me want to work as hard as possible.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • It helped me to see the development of projects and how the employees work with others to successfully finish a project which helped me to gain an insight on the company.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I learned a lot about the company and the way in which they worked as there was an introductory meeting to understand how the company operates and there were web pages in the internal website which enabled me to research information on the company.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Before I started work at the engineering firm, I was not going to study engineering at university, but now I am applying to study it at university as I enjoyed working there so much.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was paid to work there which was an added bonus and they paid a very reasonable wage.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There was a meeting set up with people from other departments and I was able to learn about other aspects of the company.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • I was invited to company social events and other events which enabled me to talk to other employees and gain an insight into their work.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes there are many activities such as sports teams like football and netball. Furthermore during my placement there was a company sports run which many people were involved in.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I would recommend working at Arup to all my friends as it was a valuable and enjoyable experience.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2013

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