Placement Year Review at NATS

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

A very friendly atmosphere where everybody tries to help you develop and empower you to achieve more.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

It was made clear that my work was core for the department to progress in its overall goal. I felt a strong sense of responsibility to deliver. My colleagues encouraged me to ask questions and share my opinions. I felt valued and highly respected by my peers.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

There at sometimes dry times.

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 10/10

A LOT of emphasis is put on training. The company wishes you to work towards chartership and becoming a chartered engineer. The training week was quite comprehensive and insightful. There were also scheduled training throughout the placement.

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 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The company will be recruiting less people.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Very very very expensive to live in Whiteley. Near no socialising. You have to get with the other trainees and go out of whiteley to have a good time.

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

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

Non existent.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Review 7/10 for NATS

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