Industrial Placement Student Review
by National Grid
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.5
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The Company
4.6
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The Culture
4.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Everyone that I approached, throughout the company, was willing to help and spend time explaining their department and role.
I was given as much as I looked for or wanted, where it was appropriate or safe to do so.
My pratical business skills such as communication and presentation skills have been developed in a 'real-world' commercial environment which would have been virtually impossible in an academic environment.
The Company
The company were willing to support, financially and timely, any development opportunity that I suggested. This was even more the case than I imagined on joining National Grid.
Flexi Time
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
If you perform well and show that you can develop, you may be accepted on to National Grid's Sponsored Student Programme. This includes financial assistance with the rest of your education and the invitation to an assessment centre for the Graduate Programme (you don't have to apply).
The Culture
In Hinckley, where my first placement was based, the nightlife was poor. However in the Warwick area (particularly Leamington, the nightlife is good.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South East
July 2010
