Support Engineer Review

by Network Rail

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Very good company to work for, interesting roles and focused on development.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was quickly accepted into my team and found my colleagues very friendly and easy to work with in apart of a team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Support and guidance was provided at a high level. this included monthly check in meetings to discuss progress and objectives.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The work load was quite heavy and repetitive at times, but over all it was interesting and varied.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The amount of responsibility given was totally dependent on the important of the role.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I learnt are very useful as a business studies student, I have a much better understanding of how the theory applied to practice.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The office was a fun and friendly place to be in.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement was well organised considering it was the first year of a new programme.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The placement was focussed on development, training and away days were provided.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a conditional place on the IM graduate programme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have made some great friends!

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very expensive, I have spent more than I have earnt this year however I do have an amazing flat to compensate and Disney do pay more than alot of companies.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not so good, a few bars and clubs but not my taste.However, central London is very very accessible and buses run 24hours a day so I can't complain. Plus, who wants to socailise near work when you have been there all day/week.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I was involved in a number of after work opportunity - five a side football - snooker tournaments - sports days.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

July 2014

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