Placement Year Review at Network Rail

The Role

Role Description

Working within the Information Department of Network Rail, providing support across a wide range of cross functional applications used to maintain the infastructure of the railway.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very good company to work for, interesting roles and foccuessed on development.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was quickly accepted into my team and found my colleagues very friendly and easy to work with in apart of a team.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Support and guidence was provided at a high level. this included monthly check in meetings to discuss progress and objectives.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The work load was quite heavy and repetitive at times, but over all it was interesting and varied.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

the amount of responsibility given was totally dependant on the important of the role.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The skills I learnt are very useful as a business studies student, I have a much better understanding of how the theory applied to practice.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The office was a fun and friendly place to be in.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The placement was well organised considering it was the first year of a new programme.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The placement was focussed on development, training and away days were provided.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• National Travel
• Financial Bonus
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have been offered a conditional place on the IM graduate programme.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have made some great friends!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Much better than student loans!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was involved in a number of after work oppotunitys - five a side football - snooker tornaments - sports days.

Review 3/11 for Network Rail

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