Placement Year Review at Arup

The Role

Role Description

I worked in the Coordination Team on a big project. My job was to coordinate the drawings for different work streams and to ensure there were no design clashes. This involved working in the client’s office and communicating with the client and other organisations working on the same project.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

For the first month of my placement, I did not have much work to do at all. But then after that it improved after I was given a project to do.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

During my placement I improved my communication skills a fair bit which I have found useful since coming back to university and in other jobs.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Other Information

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

There weren't any other placement students in my office which made it difficult but there were some in other offices near by.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Review 1/5 for Arup

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