Commercial Assistant Review

by Amec Foster Wheeler

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • My experience at AMEC Foster Wheeler was very enjoyable, with new challenges everyday and a diverse workload.

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

    • I was integrated into the team very quickly and was treated very well like any other employee.

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

    • The support on offer was very comprehensive. The managers were always willing to help and were very approachable. The help given allowed me to gain valuable experience and make the most out of my placement.

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

    • The workload would vary depending on the time of year, however I always had something to do. Support was always on offer when the workload would increase significantly.

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

    • As I gained more experience and competency with the job, the level of responsibility given also increased. I felt I had been given enough for the level of expertise I had gained.

    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 skills I developed have helped me to approach tasks at university in a more organised manner. My confidence has increased which has allowed me to deliver presentations more effectively. The opportunities presented to me from my placement has allowed me to secure a good graduate job well before I am due to graduate.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was friendly but focused. The layout of the office was structured in a way that everyone was approachable.

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

    • It was well organised and included working for multiple departments.

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

    • The firm provided me with comprehensive training from day one, which continued all the way through. A lot of time was spent on personal development which allowed me to pass my placement module with ease.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing as they offer excellent benefits and personal development opportunities.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was good and they have a dedicated graduate community with events on a regular basis.

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

    • The cost of living and socializing is expensive, mainly the rent.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife is pretty good, new restaurants have opened up recently with very good food, new bars are opening fairly regularly however most good places to eat are extremely busy.

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

    • There were many activities outside of work such as the corporate decathlon, many sports teams, quiz nights and charity events.

    5/5
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Scotland

November 2014

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