Summer student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement and learned loads.

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

    • I always felt valued. My opinion mattered in projects-

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

    • I was given guidance whenever I needed it

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

    • Most of the time I was quite busy, with the odd slow day

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

    • I was given a good bit of responsibility and left to do my own work.

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

    • Everything I learned was somewhat related to my course and gave me a practical understanding of engineering

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a friendly atmosphere. But people would concentrate a lot in their work

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was very well organised

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

    • I was given as much training as possible for my time there

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would very much like to work for the company after I finish university

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Other placement workers were always up for a social aspect to work

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

    • It is an expensive enough area

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • In the area night life was not great. But a short train trip into London is acceptable

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yeah there are many clubs and activities with in the company

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

South East

September 2015

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