Undergraduate Engineer Review

by AgustaWestland

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I never went to a department that i didn't enjoy.

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

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

    • Everyone is really easy to talk to and are more than happy to go thorough things as often as you need.

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

    • My supervisors were really good at giving me the right amount of work so that i was never bored but never stressed or overworked.

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • I always had work and there was no shortage if a ran out, although they never rushed me to finish work.

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

    • There is always plenty of support from your colleagues and the training department. There are also opportunities to attend training courses, i went on a two week Catia course and gained a INCAT certificate of achievement.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • After graduation you can come back to AW on the Postgraduate Training Program that will train you manage a department over a couple of years.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • AW have two societies called AWASA and AWADP that arrange events so there is never a quiet week. They have organised events including ice skating, paint balling, meals, BBQs, poker nights, etc... all often ending town :)

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

    • Yeovil have some awesome houses you can rent and they are usually much cheaper than you would expect. Pubs and restaurant prices are normal, just depends where you go.

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

    • Yeovil isn't a city, but there are still plenty of pubs and a few bars/clubs.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

July 2009

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