Overhead Line Engineer Review

by Costain

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed working on a project with like-minded people. I learned many things that aren't taught at university and made connections between theory and real world applications.

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

    • Throughout the course of the placement I developed a strong working relationship with my colleagues.

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

    • I had 2 dedicated line managers who helped me with administrative tasks as well as providing me with projects to work on.

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

    • I worked on several projects though there was some down time allowing me to get to know my colleagues better.

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

    • I took charge of a small low risk project throughout the placement but, understandably had less responsibility when contributing to bigger projects.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • What I've learned on placement couldn't be learned in the lecture theatre. It has opened my mind to the links between what I learn at university and real life engineering applications. This knowledge will be invaluable when I transition from university life to full time work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A friendly atmosphere amongst my colleagues who had all been working together in the industry for some time.

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

    • The placement followed a specific structure outlined at the start, however there was still some flexibility.

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

    • I took part in a Site & Safety Induction and several colleagues dedicated significant time to ensuring I learned as much as possible.

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

    • National Travel

    Working from home

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

    • I would love to secure a graduate position with Costain.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only placement student on site. My social involvement didn't extend far past the workplace though I still developed strong bonds with close co-workers.

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

    • Very reasonable cost of living/socialising.

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

    • Great night-life, opportunities to go out on any day of the week if that's what you fancy.

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

    • Was involved in a few charity events in which my colleagues partook.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2015

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