Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The internship was very enjoyable, I enjoyed both the work and office environment which was superb. The Sports and Social club is a brilliant way to get involved with the office and have some fun.

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

    • The work I produced was used directly in the projects I worked on.

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

    • Nothing was ever too much, when asking for help. Everyone in the office was happy to help and took the time to explain it clearly and carefully.

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

    • The work load varied depending on how the rest of the team were working to the schedule. Being a consultancy there are periods when there is no work for you to do as the amount of work is dependant upon the supply. However most of the time the work load was ample and I never felt that I was being put under pressure.

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

    • The level of responsibility was fairly significant as the projects in which I worked on I was given a lot of control on how I managed my time and how I went about the work.

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

    • I am yet to start my final year however, I already feel more focussed and also the way I manage my time and go about my work feels more focussed and professional.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was a happy fun environment, which resulted in never feeling under pressure or stressed. There was a large number of grads which gave a very young feel to the office which for a Summer Student meant a lot of similar aged employees. The sports and Social club as already mentioned, ran weekly football, and cricket teams along with other events giving good opportunities to socialize with colleagues outside of the office.

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

    • Really well, I was on a project within my first week before being given another project that I saw through from conception to completion.

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

    • It was possible to complete online training in a variety of different areas using the company's online portal. In a ten week placement the level was what would be expected.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very, I will be applying for a grad job, as all the grads I have spoken to really enjoy it and the grad scheme is excellent.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes as mentioned previously.

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

    • Derby was very cheap compared to living in Birmingham where I go to uni.

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

    • Poor, however Nottingham was only a short train away or relatively cheap taxi ride from my accommodation.

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

    • Yes, see my previous comments regarding sports and social.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

East Midlands

September 2014

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