Industrial Placement Review

by Aero Engine Controls

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    1.3
  • The Company
    2.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The work is repetitive and you often complete all the admin work which is boring

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

    • I worked with some great colleagues however the company culture does little to encourage support or appretiation

    1/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Some colleagues were brilliant

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It varied sometimes you had little to do and other days you had loads to do

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

    • Not much

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have definitely learnt some valuble IT skills

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Not the best

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • You have to take you own initiative to get work

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

    • Not much

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • If you enjoy the atmosphere then you can go far

    3/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • Birmingham city is not far away!

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

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    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

June 2009

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