Undergraduate Mechanical Student Review

by Valero

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Very much enjoyed it. Was very good to be in the working environment

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

    • I was given tasks by people above me and was treated as though there were no differences between our positions

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • If I needed any help I could ask anybody and they would give me whatever help they could

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

    • I was given projects that would last over a number of months so I was always occupied

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

    • I created a database which is to be used to routinely check components over the refinery, so it was important that flaws were minimal and that it could be relied on

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

    • Seeing the equipment will help me with the theoretical side that I learn from my studies

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I was in a number of offices and even had my own office for a few months; I worked in a relaxed environment so I was always comfortable

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

    • It was an introductory scheme for mechanical so I had to help with ideas for work to be done

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was sent on a number of courses which cost a lot of money each and they were very worthwhile

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Looks good

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone would get together for various events to socialize

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

    • Living was fairly cheap, though having a car was expensive

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Weekends were great fun

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

    • I tried my hand at climbing and spent a lot of time in the gym

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

October 2011

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