Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • They really try to find work for you and are keen to help.

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

    • Always checking to make sure you're okay.

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

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

    • Almost always something to get on with.

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

    • Couldn't have expected a huge amount of responsibility as a 1-year university student.

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

    • Excellent experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional, but not overbearing.

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

    • I didn't have a plan laid out for every week at the start but I preferred it to be a bit more freely flowing as it was.

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

    • Lots of teaching and help.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to work for them when I graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Didn't really see anything. Maybe I was too quiet.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Live in the area so know how to avoid spending too much money.

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

    • In the city there is a lot but offices are on the outskirts.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There seemed to be a lot of staff clubs.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

November 2013

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