Summer Placement Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship. Sometimes i encountered difficulties and challenges and could struggle to move past the problem but I learnt from my perseverance and experience

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues. From day one i was welcomed into the team and given work. My work was always checked and I received feedback on it.

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

    • I was given a lot of support and guidance by my supervisors. They were also there if I needed help

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

    • I was not as busy as I had hoped during one day but luckily I was assigned another project very quickly.

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

    • I was given little responsibility but I expected that as I was only there for 5 weeks and all my work needed to be checked by my supervisor. I did go on a site visit with only a new graduate.

    4/5
  • 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 developed and the training I received have assisted me a lot in my Civil Engineering degree. I have a much better insight into an engineer's daily task now and I understand the relationship between engineers , architects and contractors.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere in the office was perfect. Everyone was friendly, it was quiet enough to do work. Everyone was respectful and helpful and everyone worked together

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

    • The work placement was very well organized. On the first day I received an orientation. My desk and my computer account were all set up for me. Throughout my placement my managers ensured that I was busy enough and that I was enjoying my work.

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

    • The company invested in me by letting me spend time learning a program called Revit

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

    • The future employment propects within the organisation are good only if you want to stay in the same team or in the same sector.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a very good social scene amongst colleagues and also amongst placement students. We went for after work drinks several time and for lunch on fridays.

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

    • Bloomsbury is expensive but this is were I live on a permanent basis.

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

    • Central London

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

    • Many sports clubs such as climbing and frisbee

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2014

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