Transport Planner Review

by Transport for London

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The placement was very enjoyable. For anyone with an interest in learning more about Transport Planning, it really is an ideal placement.

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues. The placement has been running in the team for almost 20 years, and they have great experience in how to interact with a placement student. I felt my views were factored into discussions and I felt confident in expressing my opinion.

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

    • The support and guidance on offer is very good. You are sat with your line manager for the majority of the placement, and they are very involved in monitoring your progress. The first few weeks in particular a lot of time is invested in the placement student.

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

    • The role is very involved. There is plenty of work to be done, and the team will always require your input. You are very rarely bored, and there is a variety of tasks to be completed in the role.

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • The team is very pleasant and welcoming. The office atmosphere is generally jovial and everyone is up for getting along. I didn't experience any arguments or poor behaviour while on placement.

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

    • The placement has been running a very long time now, and the team are experienced in handling the placement.

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

    • I was able to attend writing/presentation workshops, as well as receive a lecture series on Transport Planning. TfL offers a wide variety of training opportunities.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Generally good. Tighter budgets mean that the situation on this is somewhat uncertain at the minute.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • London is generally expensive. However, there are places near-by which offer reasonably priced food/drinks.

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2016

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