Summer Internship Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Arup is a great place to work in.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All the colleagues are very friendly and approachable.

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

    • They gave me lots of guidance and they were willing to answer all my questions.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I don't think I faced time risk during internship.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • More than I thought

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • 3/5

    The Company

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

    • I enjoyed the working environment a lot. I felt comfortable to speak with other colleagues, even in different department.

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

    • I felt I made progress on every week by taking new tasks.

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

    • I wasn't involved in personal training and development program, but I had several CPD talks.

    3/5
  • 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
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am looking forward to having another chance working in Arup.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, colleagues have lots of communications after work.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The living fee in Sheffield is lower than most of other cities in UK. My accommodation is very close to office , and it saved me transportation cost.

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

    • Very good

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes,I have attended a weekend activity during my placement.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

October 2014

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