summer student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The actual work I was doing want the most interesting, however the projects I was involved with were.

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

    • Everyone I did work for was appreciative.

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

    • Everyone I asked was willing to give help and guidance.

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

    • The first few weeks were slow to get work but after that I was kept busy.

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

    • I was getting involved with management reporting to the client by the end of the placement.

    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 it will be project work at uni that will benefit from skills I have learnt, how to conduct myself as a project leader and manage others.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Was a fairly casual atmosphere with people chatting but also quiet at times when everyone is busy.

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

    • There were a few hiccups at the start which took a few weeks to get started with access to files and software, but I had work waiting for me on the first week.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Only did a few tutorials on CAD software.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Wouldn't be running back as I don't think the kind of work I was doing is really for me, but would strongly consider it if I got offered a graduate scheme.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were monthly socials organised.

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

    • Birmingham centre is fairly expensive, but I commuted from home. So living costs I'm not sure about.

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

    • Pretty good, big uni city.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not much at all, a few sorting activities only.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

August 2014

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