Consultant Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The work was varied and at times challenging, which I very much enjoyed. My colleagues were helpful and supportive. The group project was great experience in people and business skills.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt very much valued as I knew the work I was doing was going to be carried on after I left and be a great help to the team in the future. After presentations, I would be given genuine feedback which really helped me improve.

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

    • My project manager was always there to guide and support me through the tasks, which I found really helpful as some parts were quite difficult. Saying that, I also found I could work independently easily and was given a lot of responsibility on my own. Also, we had weekly meetings to ensure I was on task and to discuss my later project work.

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

    • Some days I had a lot of work which was quite a challenge but the good thing is you learn how to deal with it. Other days were a bit slow with trying to understand something or delays in the task I was doing. Overall, I had plenty to do and whenever I had spare time, I asked and was given other pieces of work.

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

    • I was responsible for all the work I produced in how I managed the project, writing up and presenting the results. I know the work will be carried on in the future, I wasn't just given odd pieces of work. For the group project, the team I was in had full responsibility of all aspects of the task.

    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 think my presentation skills have improved and I feel more confident standing up in front of people. Also, Detica provide courses which were very useful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and approachable. We all had a good laugh as well as working very hard.

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

    • Very good. The people I worked with had obviously thought a lot about what work I was to do and I always felt like my work had a purpose, that I wasn't just being given anything.

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

    • Lots of courses to get involved in and socials to meet people from all over the company - very enjoyable and useful.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Excellent company.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a lot of socials to get to know the other placement students but also people from different parts of the company, which was very useful and interesting.

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

    • I was based in London, so was quite expensive to go out!

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

    • It was great but I lived quite far so had to leave early.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Different clubs to join and also events to go to.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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