Internship Review at National Grid

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was great fun and I was working with friendly colleagues

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very well. they treated me well and with respect.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I held quite some responsibility with external contractors.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I didn't get to do a lot of 'Engineering' as such, but i learnt a lot about how a site works, people management skills and managing expectations of people.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was on my own in that respect. but I did have a 'buddy' someone on the graduate scheme who kept in touch and we shared our experiences of the company which was great.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I stayed with my Grandmother so rent was cheap!

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

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Review 89/103 for National Grid

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