Internship Review at Costain

The Role

Role Description

onsite setting out, using dumpy level, tape, road nails, checking levels and overseeing construction

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I enjoyed the placement and gained valuable experience

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Felt very welcome and part of the team contributing to the work load that needed to be done

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

If I needed help or wasn't sure about something there was always somebody to ask for advice

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Some days I didn't have much work to do

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was given tasks to complete

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I worked with most departments in the office gaining a good incite into the business

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

people were very relaxed in the office, and there were many jokes and funny stories.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was given information about the placement and given contacts before I arrived which was useful

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

contributing towards tuition fees, regular meetings to assess development and progression

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

As long as I complete my degree, there should be a good chance of a job

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There are many young colleagues and students working for the company to arrange social events with.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The site was in Liverpool so there was lots of things to do.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Liverpool City center!

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

At this site there was not many outside activities but last year when i was on another site there was a lot more.

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?

there are many different areas of the company to work in and you can experience these and gain a very wide variety.

Review 20/31 for Costain

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