Vacation Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I had an amazing time during my internship. The job was even better than I had expected.

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

    • The colleagues were very friendly and treated me like an equal, with as much respect as they did with others.

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

    • I was given full support in order to deliver my tasks on time and satisfactorily. The colleagues always take the time to walk you through the work you are assigned and are happy to help when you get stuck.

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

    • I was kept relatively busy everyday although a few days towards the end did get hectic which was the perfect way to get a feel of how it is to work on important projects and tight deadlines.

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

    • The tasks I was given varied in responsibility but they mostly ranged from moderate to important.

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

    • During my internship at Arup I built up on my existing knowledge of the track industry and of transport links. The internship helped shape my interest in this field and I find that it suits my goals, hence I aim to specialise in Railway Engineering.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere in the office was friendly and they make you feel at home right from the first day.

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

    • The internship was very well-organised with well-defined tasks for each day.

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

    • The firm and the team did their best to give me jobs I would be able to do but would also build up on my competencies and improve my skills.

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

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

    • The future employment prospects look quite good once you have done the internship as the contacts you have made keep in touch with you and are happy to recommend you when you apply for further roles.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone is friendly to each other and many of them do hang out with each other.

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

    • The cost of living and socialising was very reasonable

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I was in the city centre so the social scene was very vibrant

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

    • Yes there are opportunities to match every interests- be it sports, social, arts etc

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

North West

October 2015

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