Year in Industry Placement Student Review

by Network Rail

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    1.4

    The Role

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

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

    • Some more than others if i am brutally honest.

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

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

    • You get out what you put in. I was given the freedom to control my own experiance and workload. Obviously there are times when there can be a bit little or a bit much but that is to be expected - it's not a bad thing.

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

    • More as the placement progressed.

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

    • This is by far the most important part of the placement in my opinion. I am now totally focussed on getting the best out of my degree course; having seen exactly why i want it. This year game me perspective which I previously lacked - and it paid quite well...

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet with the occasional quality conversation.

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

    • It's still early days - there are a lot of improvements to make

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Any training I found and requested was granted - I can't possibly complain. My line manager was fantastic.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Depending on the role I can come back and take on, I am likely to return.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • With fellow placement students it was good but the vast Geograohical difference with where we were all working made it difficult - 6 of us spanning from London to Plymouth

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of living is reasonable, socialising is virtually impossible.

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

    • Swindon - need i say more?

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • If the company wants to expand the YII program it is very important they address this. It could be as simple as just telling people to get on and do teambuilding activities. The rare events were actually very good though.

    2/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2015

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