Placement Year Review at NATS

The Role

Role Description

Designing reviewing and testing Air traffic control systems.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Nats Go an extra mile to enhance your placement experience. They exceeded my expectations beyond imagination.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Relevant training was given at the beginning of the placement allowing me to add significant value to my team. As a result I felt valued by my team. Nats also has buddy schemes and other arrangements to help you settle and add value to your team.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Management is Nats are very accessible and responsive, and so guidance and support is abundant. I received all the support I required from management. Having lunch or pehaps a game of football with management of any level is commonplace in Nats.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Apart from getting the opportunity to travel while on placement attending training days just to mention a few the placement had a rich balance of diverse tasks to give you an enhanced daily routine. What impressed me the most was that I was not only restricted to engineering roles and so I managed to participate in areas like PR, marketing and recruitment.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Nats management will not put a cap to you potential, but will train and support you in achieving the goals they have set for you as well as those you have formulated. While on placement I worked on projects and performed tasks and roles hard to imagine for a placement student. As a result I not only achieved all my objectives but reached mu full potential.

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 received a skill-set that compares to none. Nats offers generations worth of good engineering expertise and practice that is hard to come across anywhere else. I was overwhelmed by how much I learnt in such a short space of time. The skills I have developed as well as the training I have received will help me complete my final year project as well as form a good basis for seeking further employment.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Work environment is very casual and friendly all across the organisation

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Full of activities and event.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I received all the training I required.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have have been offered employment when I complete my studies. Nats have helped to finance my final year.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Amazing big community of placement students, graduates , former graduates. A big outgoing culture across the organisation.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Southampton and Portsmouth are full of good placed to eat and drink at affordable prices. Nats also provide a free shuttle bus from Southampton area so you do not have to pay for travel to work.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Southampton and Portsmouth are full of pubs and clubs. There is enough activities throughout the year at student prices.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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?

A Nats experience is a once in a lifetime experience as Nats are the only ATC company in the country and the leading player in Europe. A world leading safety record, vast engineering experience, perks and social life. Lookout for the Nats student videos in your career fares.

Review 3/10 for NATS

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