IFA Valve Replacement Project Engineer Review

by National Grid

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Only slight downside was there could be periods where not much happened, due to waiting on people for information

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

    • Couldn't rate my colleagues any better, all staff across departments were very welcoming and helpful

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

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

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

    • Was left to independantly create a strategy on my own

    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 gained a lot of valuable skills working with people across all levels of the business from HR, to Directors to Technical experts to support staff

    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?

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

    • There was one workshop over the 8 weeks guiding us on personal impact and teamwork

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • Would definitely work for National Grid in the future

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As a group of 15 power academy students the social side was excellent!

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

    • Not particular student budget most of the time, but some decent cheap beer to be had!

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

    • Quiet compared to Manchester, but enough to keep me happy

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

International

August 2009

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