Placement Review at Jacobs

The Role

Role Description

Mainly work on Highways drawings using CAD.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

It's OK but would prefer to work in the contractural side of engineering rather than the consultancy.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Colleagues are very friendly, helpful and polite.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Regularly monitored and supported by my line manager

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Varies - some days I have a lot of work to get on with, others not so much

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I have been given a great deal of independence with my work.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I will take what I have learned during my placement and apply it once I graduate.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Friendly atmosphere, never overly quiet or uncomfortable

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Could have been organised better.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I feel they have adequately invested time in my development.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• There were no perks with this placement

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

As i would like to work for a contractor my future prospects with the company aren't great

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Regularly go out with people from work after work

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Very expensive as i live an hour train ride away

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Nightlife is very good.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Regular emails were circulated for activities such as golf, rowing, etc..

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?

no.