Summer Vacation Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.5/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.3
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I enjoyed working with the great people at Midlands Campus and had some tasks of relative responsibility.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Nearly everyone who could have talked to me did and the team even signed me a card wishing me luck in my PhD.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Unfortunately the two colleagues who I was working for did go on holiday during the placement but that must be expected at that time of year. I received enough guidance from others who could help in the meantime,

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

    • Most of the skills I learn on this placement were soft skills such as developing interpersonal relationships and dealing with pressures of responsibility.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was well planned but due to the holidays of the supervisors it was left open ended so I had to pass on unfinished work to another colleague.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • I loved working for ARUP, I think it is a fantastic company to work for.

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

    • I was left alone for much of the time to complete the work set. It was not taxing so did not require specific training.

    2/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I am sure after 3 placements with ARUP I have a great idea of how it would be to work there.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I was already well aware of the company culture from previous experiences

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • This particular insight did not change my thinking in terms of career path.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was paid very well for my work

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Not at this placement but I have had great experiences with this last year.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • I developed a good number of friends at the social events

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes the activities were well advertised on noticeboards and the intranet

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes and I have done so already

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

West Midlands

October 2014

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