Summer student Review

by Costain

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • It was an amazing experience where I worked on a big project (M4 Corridor around Newport). I learnt many things thanks to the team who was very competent and interesting.

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

    • Everybody in the office help me to integrate me on the team.

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

    • My supervisors were always near me when I had questions, and took them time to answer me everyday.

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

    • I always had work to busy my days from 8 - 8.30 am until 5pm.

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

    • I had the responsability to draw the compound area and be sure we will have enough place to build the different structures.

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

    • I developed many skills about the civil engineering in particular with the types of bridges, the highways, the culverts. Moreover, I improved my English language and I learnt civil engineering vocabulary.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very good, all the people talked together, they were kind, it war perfect.

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

    • My tutor explained me the project during my first days. At the end, I had an interview with my tutor to talk about my internship.

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

    • The company help me to develop me by buying some safety books and by making two visits in the site. Moreover, all team took the time to share their knowledge with me.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I think it might be a chance to work with us after my school.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a very good social scene between all the team with social events every week !!!

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

    • The cost is normal, not expensive.

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

    • The party was amazing !

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

    • Cardiff is a good city with many things to do.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

August 2015

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