Consultant Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a fun, challenging placement.

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

    • I felt integrated into part of a team, and felt respected and valued.

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

    • My supervisors were always there should I require assistance.

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

    • There was the odd down time, but in general it was just right.

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

    • I set my own work pace, and managed my own budget.

    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 learnt valuable technical skills that I will use both in my personal and professional life in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There were numerous social events that I was invited to, there always seemed to be something happening.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Organisation felt very well done.

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

    • I went on several training courses while I was here, which developed me as a person.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would very much like to work here in the future, it's a stable rewarding job that's constantly challenging and rewarding.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was a large community of placement students. Never felt alone.

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

    • I worked in Guildford, it felt quite cheap compared to London!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I didn't have that many nightlife experiences during my time here.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Numerous social clubs (e/g football, climbing, motorcycling...)

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Science

South East

August 2012

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