Geotechnical Engineer Review

by Arup

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it and gained a huge amount of knowledge for my final year in University.

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

    • I was never asked to make tea or photocopy. Every task given to me was different and taught me a knew skill.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was always able to ask questions and always got a helpful response. The team took time to sit down and explain things to me.

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

    • There was a lot of work going around the office and I always had things to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was tasked with writing reports, doing calculations and talking to external organisations to get information.

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

    • They have helped hugely! I would be lost without these placements and would have struggled a great deal with some of my units. These placements should be compulsory for everyone.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a bustling office with a great sense of humour. Everyone was very relaxed and open to questions. I never felt uncomfortable. I was always included in any after work events.

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

    • I was thoroughly impressed and appreciative of the flexibility given to me when setting up my placement. I had my placement organised by the christmas before.

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

    • I was given a full induction and health and safety training. I was provided with full PPE for me to keep and use on my site visits.

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

    • I would love to work with the company and have applied for the graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I didn't really get to socialise with any other placement students other than my university friends in other offices.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I live in Cardiff where I undertook my placement so the cost of living was negligible.

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

    • Cardiff has a great night life and I was constantly invited to go on post work pub trips.

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

    • Not really.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

Wales

October 2014

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