Design Engineering Review

by EDF Energy

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • At times was 10/10 the best place to work. Other days were spent watching the clock.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Super Friendly. Everyone was willing to help.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Very busy man. Got most support from colleagues and other senier designers.

    2/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Some days were action packed. Others not so.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • 3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Very good insight into the industy and the problem faced by engineers in the real world!

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • 5/5

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

  • 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

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    4/5

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

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • 5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Easy to find a place to stay with other people that work there. Car share aswell.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Pretty rough, but its the North East so get used to it and youll start to love it!

    4/5

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

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

June 2011


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