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Rating
3.6/5
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 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
Good social atmosphere, good work environment
5/5
Very accepting team
3/5
Given enough background behind tasks
4/5
Enough time to explore the company and learn about the industry as well as work
3/5
Project was separate from main body of work in department but important
3/5
Very useful skills learnt
5/5
The Company
Welcoming team
4/5
Organisation not great.
2/5
Given plenty of freedom to learn
5/5
3/5
Good graduate program involved
5/5
The Culture
Lived in halls with other interns, organised by company
5/5
Relatively cheap
3/5
Lots of fun
5/5
Regular department drinks/dinners
3/5
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Mechanical Engineering
West Midlands
July 2014