Student Civil Engineer Review

by Costain

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Really enjoyed working in london and the project was very interesting.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt very valued my opinion was always taken into consideration and i was even asked too work longer until I went back to uni.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I had a buddy engineer who was always available, and any other people in the office were more than happy to help.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • On the whole, I had the right amount of work to do. I had to stay late some nights, however this wasn't too often

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was put in charge of a few tasks that needed completing, so i was given full responsibility.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I am doing a concrete module this year, so the use of concrete during work has helped me. The knowledge I gained has also helped me write my 3rd year module report.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Hard working, but a lot of fun. Also socialising on a friday after work.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Didn't have that much info. before starting, however during the placement, it was well organised.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I feel they have invested a lot, as they are sponsoring me through uni.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Am sponsored, so have a job when i finish uni.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Met for drinks with both other students, and colleagued after work regularly.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • As i was in london, drink and food prices were pretty high.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Pubs and bars were always busy after work.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There was a staff football team I was asked to play in.

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering, Surveying

London

November 2013


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