Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Another great experience working on some interesting projects.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Having worked with many of the people before I easily was integrated into the team.

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

    • Any questions and queries people were more than willing to help.

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

    • First and final weeks didnt have much to do; however, the majority of the time was kept fairly busy.

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

    • Was working closely with other graduate engineers on projects.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The opportunity to undertake calculations use engineering design software helped reinforce my university studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good balance between working hard and having a comfortable environment.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • First week was a bit poor in terms of organisation but once allocated to a project there were no issues.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Was invited to CPD (Continuing Professional Development) seminars along with the rest of the team.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would love to work with them as I was made to feel like a member of the team.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Enjoyed lunches and evening social events together.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Its central London!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Again, its London!

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

    • Enjoyed being part of the softball social on a thursday evening after work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

London

July 2014

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