Asset Engineer (systems) Review

by NATS

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it the atmosphere was really inviting. and the tasks i carried out was tailored around things i like to do. Getting settled in was quite relaxing as everyone was extremely friendly and eager to help get me started There is a close knit community within all placement students biweekly forums which allows each other to discuss how there weeks have been and if any help is required. Knowing the other placement students gave me another source of information.

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

    • Every one was so open and friendly, and where always keen on listening.

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

    • Support was provided as and when i wanted it. Everyone was so open and eager to help and i was always steered in the right direction

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

    • had my fair share of work to do with few days with not much work

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

    • Was put in charge of bringing a new tool into the department and adapting it to fit the departments needs

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

    • developed some programming skills and we where given a few training course from presentation (extremely interesting by the way) to company specific training. The Training was quite useful in helping me to settle into the company.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very relaxed and welcoming

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

    • the year was split into two placements. This allowed for more of the company to be viewed in the year and a varied range of tasks to be completed

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

    • We had quite a few Trainings during our first placement. we where booked on a couple of whole day training courses

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is opportunity to move around and view a wide range of disciplines within the company

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had a bi weekly forum as well as the ocaasional games/events nights

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

    • One would have to go into portsmouth and southampton and without a personal vehicle it could take quite a toll. but it was not too bad

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Portsmouth and southampton are very lively towns but where i lived lacked in the night life department

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Depending on the town you live in probably. but i spent most of my out-of-work time playing tennis, football and the occasianal visit to the gym. however there is a lot of endurance activities you can take part in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

South East

June 2014

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