Engineering Intern Review

by Virgin Media O2

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • It was really eye opening and I met and worked with a lot of great people.

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

    • I've made some great friends.

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

    • I was supported by my manager but also by the company as a whole, everybody was always willing to answer questions and help.

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

    • I was busy most days of the week.

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

    • I was involved and often responsible for key pieces of work which contributed to the my team and the whole department.

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

    • There were various courses that were made available, I developed my people skills, organisation and time keeping. All the skills you need to thrive in a company environment.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed and down to earth.

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

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

    • Invested time and resources of the Companies for high profile employess.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Very appealing and I'm very excited to return.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, most of the interns/grads lived in the same area.

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

    • Not so cheap as I lived in London but the people were fantastic.

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

    • A great night life.

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

    • Yes there was go-karting, football anything you could think of.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Economics

London

September 2015

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