Vacation Student - Mechanical Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed it very much as I worked on three different projects and gained a lot of knowledge including the use of new software packages such as IES.

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

    • I felt very valued, they gave me enough support and considered my opinions. Very friendly environment.

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

    • I was given a lot of support and guidance throughout my placement while working on projects. Staffs were very helpful in explaining from the basics. I was personally given MSc Building Services text books from my supervisor to study furthe

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

    • First day not that busy but as I progressed through, I gradually busy and by the time my placement ended I had to work overtime to make sure I complete the task I was given and hand it over accordingly.

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

    • I was given right amount of responsibility at a time. My supervisor made a list of task he suggested I should complete before I finish my placement. So there was always something to do.

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

    • I am almost near the end of my degree course, but I can say that some modules I covered such as Heat Transfer really helped me in developing my skills at Arup. I feel that the skills I have gained sets the foundation towards my career with Arup.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere in the office was very friendly and caring. Staff were very friendly and often they bring sweets for the group to eat.

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

    • The initial induction set up was okay. The placement it self could be improved, for future perhaps the staff could prepare tasks for the students to work on.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was asked to go to the off-site briefing training session so that I can attend the construction sites for the projects I was working on.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are many opportunities within Arup for range of background discipline.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, the fellow placement students would go out for lunch and socialise.

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

    • I live in the area so to me it was normal.

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

    • Didn't go out much at night.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes but did not get involved due to short period of placement.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Mechanical Engineering

London

October 2014

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