Vacation Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Really interesting and varied work, in an environment where everyone is happy to give you their time. No making cups of tea!

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

    • Given a great deal of responsibility and support to achieve meaningful tasks

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

    • Worked directly with a Senior Engineer throughout the placement

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

    • Occasionally too busy! With friday deadlines before client meetings on a monday. But this is far better than twiddling your thumbs!

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

    • After an initial period of learning, I was given more and more responsibility.

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

    • The work reinforced knowledge from university as well as changing the way I was able to think and analyse a big problem.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • An office is an office at the end of the day, but certainly a good experience compared to other engineering placements. People were friendly and plenty of conversation outside of work topics.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The work was very reactive rather than structured due to the nature of the project, however if anything this helped maintain interest as everyday was different. From day one my IT login worked, which is rare! I had a H&S and HR induction.

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

    • Arup as a company really does live up to its core values

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Offered a job following the placement. Job Accepted.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Large number of graduates - sports, and evening drinks

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

    • Newcastle is cheap...

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

    • Newcastle has a good nightlife

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

    • Yes, Sports mainly

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North East

October 2014

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