Engineering Intern Review

by Bechtel

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was very often a challenge but it was still a great experience working on real projects.

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

    • Everyone was very helpful and were always available for help, guidance etc.

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

    • They were very helpful and ensured I understood the task before starting it.

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

    • Very busy

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A large amount compared to what most students would have expected

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

    • They will be very useful, particularly in group work and when it comes to communicating with others.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive and enthusiastic and were also very enjoyable to be with.

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

    • It was well organised but I feel there could have been more collaboration between the student supervisors and the HR representatives.

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

    • A great amount and they often referred to students as their future.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Depends upon the final presentation about the 10 week internship

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, typically after company talks to all interns

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Average

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

    • Did not experience this

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes and these were actively encouraged

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2017

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