Internship Review at National Grid

The Role

Role Description

I worked in electricity network invesment working on a National Grid policy for the asset management department. My group had to do work in the National stores assesing stock and writing a policy for strategic spares. We also had to come up with suggested software updates for the organisations online catalogue.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I thoroughly enjoyed my time working for National Grid this summer. Every day flew by and I really enjoyed the placement.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A small office helped in getting to know everyone and integrating with other staff. We had very good feedback from everyone.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We were very able to get help and support on any issue that was troubling us as our manager was very willing to ensure that we enjoyed our placement.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had ongoing tasks to do for the majority of the placement, although I sometimes found myself doing extra tasks that were not asked so that I could fill some time! Although a lot of this came in useful!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Our manager, although happy to assist, was very eager to let us make our own decisions and judgements when it came to the policy!

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

The project has given me a greater insight into the power industry which is useful as I have a power class at university next year! I also spent a lot of time doing team work and a few presentations which I know I will use at university a lot next year.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I really enjoyed the office that I worked in, the atmosphere was really good!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The project itself was organised quite well but we had issues with our comkpany laptops at times and getting the correct software installed on our laptops.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was not really given a great deal of training in the placement, but the company do look at your personal development and try to encourage this.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I think I have impressed enough that I may have a job i the future... hopefully!!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As many of us had to travel down from Scotland we lived close to each other and so we could go out at weekends and socialise which was really good!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It was not too expensive in certain places to go out for a drink with other students and our rent was relatively cheap!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There were quite a lot of bars and clubs in the area so that we had a wide variety to choose from!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

We could get involved in activities in the local area but not reallt at work.

Review 103/103 for National Grid

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