Vacation Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • The work was challenging and the people are really great to work with.

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

    • I appreciate that I was not there particularly long so therefore not treated as a true, permanent member of the team. Nevertheless, everyone was really helpful and encouraging.

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

    • I was given great support whenever needed and even when my immediate supervisor wasn't there, someone else was always there and willing to help.

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

    • There were days when I didn't have a tremendous amount to do but always tried to keep myself busy. The less quiet times were appreciated when a deadline was a approaching towards the end of my placement.

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

    • The amount of responsibility that I was given was initially disappointing. However, I had to appreciate that the nature of the project was rather political and only one person really dealt with external clients (this is not the case for all projects). Furthermore, it meant that I could really focus on my technical skills and develop those.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I have learnt are invaluable. Couldn't possible list them in this short space....!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is a bright, pleasant place to work and this is reflected by the people working there. Lots of out-of-work activities were available and plenty to get involved with. Overall, a lot of fun!

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

    • Really well organised. Great HR staff gave the induction and we always knew who to go to if any problems arose.

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

    • There's a multitude of resources available for personal training and development. I had access to some of these - which was excellent - however, it would seem that the training that's given to permanent members of staff (aka grads) is a lot more substantial.

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

    • Sports and Social Club
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Applying for graduate roles is the same as anyone else but I think the chances are much greater after completing this internship.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fantastic! It's similar to a university atmosphere but with a professional touch. Plus almost everyone's an engineer!

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

    • London so expensive - but worth it.

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

    • Once again, London. Enough said surely.

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

    • Plenty of opportunities both with and without work colleagues. The group I was working in hold social events every month at least.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

London

October 2014

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