Trainee Project Manager Review
by Arcadis
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Arcadis
- 7. Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Arcadis
Overview
Assisting project management functions on two projects. Every day was different. Some days were spent in the office working on spreadsheets and writing reports, while others were spent at client sites and client meetings taking notes. I learned a lot from daily interaction with senior project management team members and clients. Meetings were interesting and I had the opportunity to take responsibility for some elements of the projects. The initial formal training was good.
Skills
Skills I have learned and developed on this placement include, but are not limited to, active listening, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, time management, team working, minute taking, project monitoring, professional networking, work/life balance, confidence, and report writing.
Responsibilities
I was given the opportunity to work on important tasks and was able to contribute towards client facing products. This was very rewarding, a great confidence boost, and taught me valuable technical and soft skills.
Support & Guidance
I received significant support from my line manager and project team members. I was given the freedom to get on with work when I didn't need support, and everyone I worked with let me know I could turn to them for guidance if needed. The atmosphere was very collaborative and reassuring.
Culture
The culture at Arcadis was collaborative, flexible, and open-minded. I never felt like I was abandoned with a task; I always knew the support of my line manager or team was there if needed. While having deadlines, I had the flexibility to manage my own time around commitments from other projects and personal life commitments. The office was nice and had a relaxed atmosphere.
Your Impressions
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Arcadis and can recommend their internship. The most satisfying part for me was having the opportunity to contribute directly to an important client facing product and see this presented to the client.
Yes
For others applying to Arcadis for an internship, I would advise bringing a proactive attitude, expect variety, and don't be afraid to ask questions.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Project Management
London
September 2023
