Consultant Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • GExcatly what i wanted out of an internship.

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

    • I went out on socials and to the pub with all the team. I met up with the other interns even though i was not in their office. It has a good work atmosphere

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

    • You were supported but at the say time you were expected to perform highly so they would expect you to work a lot out by yourself. i enjoyed that aspect though.

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

    • I was always very busy and their was too much work to do in the time but that was the best thing about the placement. You don't want to be sitting around bored.

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

    • I was given actual project work that a client was paying for so I had a lot of responsibility. i had to work directly with the client.

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

    • Good training programs are available although i prefered to learn as i went so opted out of a lot of the courses. the work gave great insight into working within teams on technical projects.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I was not at the companies office (which I am told had a great atmosphere) I was at a clients office but it was still great fun.

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

    • They took on a large number on interns for the size of the company and they are very good at it.

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

    • This was tailor done depending on what skills or training you required. I just got stuck in on the project and learnt that way.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I will strongly consider them as a future employer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was up for a good party1

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

    • It was central london so it wasn't cheap.

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

    • Had many a good evening.

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

    • Yes there were a lot of oppprtunities but it was a question of if you could find the time.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Technology

London

August 2011

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