Summer Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very much so!

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

    • The office was incredibly welcoming and I felt people made an effort to make sure I adjusting fine.

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

    • Everyone was approachable and helpful. Never felt that I couldn't ask a 'silly' question.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Always had stuff to do, it was more the variability that was lacking.

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

    • It definitely grew as the placement went on. In the later stages of the summer I started to get more insight on how projects were carried out and started to help more on submissions.

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

    • Greatly, felt like I've learnt a lot about time management and organisation in the placement.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • People are great, got on with everyone.

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

    • Very attentive at the start of the placement helping me settle in - which I was extremely grateful for. They had a plan of what projects I would be working on.

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Hopefully good, fingers crossed I'll be getting the summer placement next year!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, graduates have a little lunch crew. Only problem it being summer there are a lot people on leave. So there were some days where the office felt very quiet.

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

    • Fairly cheap

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

    • Haven't really been out in York. But going out for my last day, so hopefully good!

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

    • There were some cricket events flying about but I think this could and should expand.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2014

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