Instrument, Control and Electrical Engineer Review

by bp

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • With it being such a long placement it had it's highs and lows. But overall was one of the best things I've ever done.

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

    • I felt like a valued memeber of the team, and office.

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

    • 3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days were slow, but generally I always had some work to get on with.

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

    • During my placement I led a number of projects from start to finish.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • As this was my first real job, I felt that I developed my skills more within this placement than I could at my whole time at University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everything from lunch time boardgames to just random funny chats.

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

    • Very well organised, work had been though out ahead.

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

    • Plenty of oppurtunites by not many that I took up.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I got a JOB, what more do I to say :)

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Varied.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Hull is a very cheap place to live, and I shared a flat with another placement student which just made the whole thing even cheaper.

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

    • Surpisingly good.

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

    • Weekly 5-a-side games, managed to break someones nose.

    3/5
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International

August 2009

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