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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Really great range of projects, wonderful team. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • The projects I was given were meaningful. They made sure I knew what deadlines I had and the consequence of not meeting them.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • At Bae you're given mentors, line managers, and a manager. There are plenty of people to ask for anything.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Very busy until the last two weeks of placement. Which is understandable at a defence company. They didn't want to get me involved with anything and then have to leave.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Responsibility was in my hands. Most of the projects were reliant on me, others I was just a member helping others. But I still had deliverables.

    5/5

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

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Nice, lax, casual.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was very organized for me, but its dependant on what work there is at the time, etc...

    4/5

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

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    5/5

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

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Every Thursday graduates meet up. Lots of charity and social events at weekends.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Glasgow is a big city. Expensive places and cheaper places.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Glasgow is a big city, lots of clubs.

    4/5

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

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

June 2016


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