Intern Review

by JLR

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was good fun, but don't be put off at the start, when things are a little dull/repetitive

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Some people are a little quiet but most are up for a chat, but it really depends on the department.

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

    • My supervisor (not manager) was incredibly helpful and would happily answer any questions I had.

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

    • There was always a lot of work to do, initially it's slightly boring but as you get into the internship, you get busier and won't be too bored

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot of my work was used for actual applications

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

    • Mainly based on CAD so was helpful to my degree, but not overly beneficial, but working in a team and the planning was helpful

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Some people were really chatty and had several tea/coffee breaks, was a nice atmosphere

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

    • They knew exactly what needs to be done by me and took me through it step by step, which was really good because you knew exactly what was expected and when.

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

    • A lot of assistant and guidance was provided and they really wanted to make sure I got what I wanted out of the internship.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • They seem to really encourage graduates to join, but I am unsure of my prospects

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Living at home meant there was very little if any interaction with other interns

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

    • I lived at home, so that wasn't really an issue. But socialising is not too expensive, there's cinemas, bowling, bars and plenty of places to eat in Leamington and Coventry

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

    • Nightlife in leamington and coventry is okay, but Birmingham is the better place to go.

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

    • Lots of sports clubs

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

West Midlands

July 2014

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