Consultant Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement, I learnt a lot of new things and made some good friends.

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

    • I felt welcomed by people in the company. Everyone I spoke to has been nice to me and no one has been unfriendly.

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

    • Whenever I got chance to speak to my supervisor he was extremely helpful. Although he was very busy so often I didnt get much chance to speak to him. This was not his fault though but meant at times I felt a little bit on my own.

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

    • Overall the balance has been good. Occasionaly I have been too busy and sometimes not busy enough but overall the balance has been fine.

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

    • My project was completed independantly so I was given full responsibility for what work I did and when and where I did it.

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

    • I have learnt lots of new things that will help me in the workplace. I have also developed a lot of research skills I will use in my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere and social events organised.

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

    • Little bit slow in the beginning at getting information about what I would be doing but well organised apart from that.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I attended a lot of training courses that have equipped me with valuable skills.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be interested in a job here, not heard back yet but hoping to get an offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A number of social events were organised which were good fun.

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

    • As this was in London living and socialising was very expensive.

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

    • London nightlife is very good.

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

    • There were a number of activities organised including film nights, nights out, even a clay pigeon shooting session.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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