IT Summer Placement Review

by Egger

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Kept me occupied with a range of tasks and exposure to a range of tools and utilities.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • The team made me feel valued and that my role was usefull, the inclusion of a project which was actually put into use helped accentuate this.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Help was given when required and all questions I asked were well explained

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Work rate was solid, if a little quiet at times - however this allowed me time for work on my project so I never felt overwhelmed

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • All tasks undertaken were min, but help was given when asked. I had support and freedom from all members of the team.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Many of the 'soft skills' and insight into a business I gained at Egger were incredibly valuable, I have taken away a lot in terms of interacting in a professional environment as well as having developed my problem solving skills. However, in terms of degree progression the placement hasn't helped me TOO much - this is through no fault of Egger's, simply my placement was not entirely related to the content of my degree, though I was aware of this throughout the application and interview process.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Fantastic atmosphere, easy going and pleasant work environment.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Some issues with gaining permissions from head office, but otherwise well managed and structured where applicable.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Not much was given in terms of formal training, but I was formally induced in to the company and given appropriate tours and information. I was treat like a full employee which was definitely a positive.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Solid employment options, had I chosen a different carreer path I would certainly consider emplyoment with Egger.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Work nights out and lunches were nice, other events fell outside the scope of my placement but would have been nice to attend.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I'm from the area so it seemeed reasonable to me.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Home-town nightlife, good only for the people.

    2/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Offered to engage in sports

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North East

September 2016


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