Industrial placement Review

by L3 TRL

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I was given work on real projects and supported to devlop new skills

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

    • I felt part of a team and valued from the outset.

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

    • My mangaer was very supportive and seemed to be able to find my level and help me push through it

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

    • As i was on real projects, dealines were tight. I was given plenty of work. There were moments when projects were edning and new beginnings for downtime and I was encouraged to research areas of interest realing to the business

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

    • Although I was working on projects there was the perfect balance of responsibiity and pressure but also respoect that I was on placement to learn.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Everything I did on my placement year was directly relevant to my degree and more specificaly my final year

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was good. Although quite quiet at times during busy periods

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

    • I was always gently pushed to exceed my own expectations of growth

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

    • There is a really good investment of time and effort to help you grow and develop skills

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have accepted a job to start oce I have successfully completed my final year

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • I am a mature student so my clubbing days are over!!

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I played 5 a side and there are quite a few occasions where they organise a meal out or drinks

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

October 2015