Mechanical Engineering Placement Student Review

by British Sugar

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • A great experience especially in terms of responsibility given, diversity of work provided and people I worked with.

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

    • A very helpful set of colleagues who took time out to teach and help me with some of my projects.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • A very structured programme set by the management which meant we were provided with guidance and support whenever required.

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

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

    • A great deal of responsibility was given such as large commissioning projects which was definitely the highlight of my placement year.

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

    • Apart from some technical skills gained, I have learned to be more organised and manage my time better. I have also develop strong communicational and presentational skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • 4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very structured placement programme set.

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    National Travel

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • 2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

East Midlands

November 2010

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