Placement Year Review at E.ON UK

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I enjoyed going onto site the most which I got to do quite a lot

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I found it very easy to fit in. Everyone was friendly.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

As people were friendly they were always willing to help.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Work tended to either be a little slow or there was so much. THis was made better by flexi time as you could complete the work and have time of when it slowed again.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was very independant even to an extent in deciding which work I was involved in.

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

Not so relevant for my degree as I did not use much chemistry but I wish to come back into this industry when I graduate for which it will help. I also have lots of transferable skills which will help whichever career I pursue.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Generally interesting.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

There were general administration problems. From talking to toher students this seems to be the case at all placements.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I feel I have received quite a lot of training which was very useful to me.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Hoping to get on the graduate scheme for which I have an asessment centre.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I got on with the placement students however we lived quite far apart which made meeting up regularly hard. When we did meet up it was always a good night.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I lived near uni and so don't have any comparison. IT seem cheap enough

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Nottingham and Loughborough have a good nightlife

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There was a social event

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

I have found my placement enjoyable all round.

Review 17/22 for E.ON UK

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