Industrial Placement Student. Review
by Morgan Sindall
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.8
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The Company
3.3
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The Culture
1.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Extremely beneficial in terms of strengthening University knowledge with real practical experience, and great opportunity to earn some money and make contacts for your future career.
As the company is founded on project based work, you very quickly become part of a team, and if you show initiative - can create a position for yourself that others within the team will value.
The construction industry has a reputation for testing you with a sink or swim approach, it can be daunting coming from a University setting, however it does force you to realize your own ability.
Mainly a good balance, always plenty to do (occasionally perhaps to higher demand) - but always a variety of tasks to keep work stimulating.
By the end of the year, similar levels of responsibility to other members of the permanent team.
already proving a massive help!
The Company
highly pressurized, and not a great deal of social interaction
half and half - the beginning and end were very well managed, however contact was lost with any form of placement structure during the middle months - simply working as part of the team. (good and bad)
involved in outside training, and given every chance to attend internal workshops and conferences
Company Car
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
90% sure of a job, however due to current industry situation - cannot be totally sure! - secured very good sponsorship!
The Culture
not great!
Central london so very expensive to live / long hours and mixed project team did not promote socila scene!
Central London :-)
Not that I was told about!
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
November 2011
