Mechanical Engineering Summer Placement Review

by Transport for London

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Plenty of interesting work, both hands on and office based.

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

    • Treated as an equal by all in the office.

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

    • Fantastic manager who was friendly and welcoming and allowed me to undertake the work I wished to.

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

    • During day shifts I worked regular hours and I also worked some night shifts (by choice). I really enjoyed the varied work and was kept busy thought the days. Towards the end I had to spend more time on admin work however this was to be expected.

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

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

    • Much better industrial perspective to my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly staff, all welcoming.

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

    • First day the staff were a bit unsure but otherwise well organised. A slightly lack of commutation with HR and my manager however led to some complications.

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

    • Offered a future summer placement after an interview and was encouraged to work towards CEng

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

    • National Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Fast track system onto graduate scheme with a good pay and perks.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made good friends with other interns and regularly met up with them.

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

    • London prices unfortunately. 50% of my salary went on rent.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife, plenty to offer. Prices were high however.

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

    • TfL did offer some sports clubs however I undertook my own sport.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

London

November 2015

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