Summer vacation student Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, great feeling, great working atmosphere

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

    • Very, they checked in with me all the time, even after the placement finished.

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

    • Huge amount of support from the entire team. Enough guidance that it wasnt hard, but not too much that I didnt get to do any thinking. Perfect balance.

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

    • Very busy. Many projects constantly ongoing. I felt challenged and motivated.

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

    • I wasn't "running the show" but I wouldnt want to be just yet.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • I say the "fun never stopped" as it is work, but it was a really great environment and I enjoyed myself.

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

    • Not a vast amount of organisation. I lot of slack and free opportunity to do anything. Which is very charming. I could be myself and make my own decisions about what to work on. I prefer it that way instead of one set plan that can't be diverted from.

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

    • I learnt lots of new skills

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

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

    • Very, at the top of my list. It would take a lot to make me want to work elsewhere.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fairly good. Great work friendships within the office. Plenty of banter between colleges. Less so outside of work.

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

    • Fine. Working in the north as opposed to somewhere like London.

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

    • I wouldn't know. I guess its ok. I'm based here anyway.

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

    • Yes a few. Not "endless" but some nice after work drinks and group walks around hills

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North West

November 2014

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