Geotechnical Scholarship Scheme Review

by Atkins

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • It was a great insight into the industry and really exciting to be allowed to work on real projects. Most of the work was interesting and challenging.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly, by the end of the placement I felt a bit more like I belonged there.

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

    • Everyone was very happy to help and advise me on both the work I was doing and future careers. I really felt I could ask for help.

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

    • It varied, depending on the projects they had going. Most of the time I had plenty to do but the was a week in the middle when there wasn't much work.

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

    • I was given the responsibility of working on real projects and writing documents that (after being checked!) would eventually go to the client. It was great to be trusted with this.

    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 learnt a lot about technical writing. This is a very different style to university and will certainly be something that will help me in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly. People worked hard but it didn't feel to serious or pressured.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised.

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

    • Collegues made the effort to ensure that I knew and fully understood the industry and work they were doing.

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

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

    • It is definitely somewhere I would enjoy working.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good vibe amongst the graduates, who went for lunch every friday.

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

    • I commuted from London so cost of living and socialising is fairly high. However it is a great place to live.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great, but expensive.

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

    • Not that I came across, but I was only there for 7 weeks.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Environmental Science, Science

South East

October 2014

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