Mechanical Engineering Summer Placement Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • My placement was good but only contained a bit of engineering work it was more of a technician role with bit of engineering

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

    • They made me very welcome and made me feel very valued

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

    • Reasonably but I didn't require much supervision due to prior experience within

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

    • Very busy often over time.

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

    • A fair amount.

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

    • A very good amount.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A good sociable atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Reasonably well although due to deadlines I was not given much engineering work

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

    • CPD's (continued professional development)

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company are very good and the grad scheme looks very good.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes good few work nights out and social drinks every month.

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

    • Cheap as living with parents

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

    • If you travelled the 10 miles to Birmingham it is relatively good, but not as good as Nottingham while at uni.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes I got invited to play football and cricket.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

West Midlands

October 2014

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