Summer Placement Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time working with Arup. My task's were consistently engaging and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

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

    • My colleagues treated me as one of their own from day one. During my time, I got to know a variety of people and got a build some strong relationships.

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

    • Support was always on offer from a variety of sources. My supervisor was always understanding when I had questions and would always point me in the right direction.

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

    • I always had something to do. There was not a single day I was bored.

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

    • I was given a work package and was wholly responsible for the delivery of it.

    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 have already used some of the skills I gained at university and will continue to do so as a move forward this year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very good. The team spirit was something I enjoyed.

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

    • From the first day to the last, I always had things to do. My desk was set up when I got there with all the usernames and passwords given to me.

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

    • Although I was only there for 4 weeks, I still attended multiple health and safety training courses. Arup was also helpful when I enquired about my continued personal development.

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

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

    • I would love to work for Arup in the future and it was the first application I have completed this year. I am still waiting to hear on the results.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I got to know two of the summer placement students very well. I also got to know some of the team outside of work in a social setting.

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

    • Leeds is a fairly cheap city and I go to university here so I know how to save money.

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

    • Leeds has a great nightlife.

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

    • During my four weeks I joined the Arup 5-aside football team. This was a great chance to get to know people outside of my team.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

Yorkshire and Humberside

October 2014

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