Placement student - Energy Analyst Review

by National Grid

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the work and the team as well as the industry. Was challenging and fulfilling.

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

    • My work was always well received and put to good use, which indicated to me that I was valued and making a real contribution.

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

    • I didn't ask for help/support often as I prefer to learn things for myself. But when I did need input and guidance it was always there.

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

    • The nature of my work means I rarely had pressing deadlines, allowing me to complete my work at a nice and even pace.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • My immediate role gave me the opportunity to complete several major projects, including being the main developers behind one of the team's annual forecasts. I took on volunteer roles internally with one of the company networks which gave me the opportunity to experience a light management role, which carries a good deal of responsibility as well.

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

    • Too early to tell at this stage, but I feel the skills I picked up will be put to good use as my IT, numeracy, and presentation skills all increased dramatically during my placement.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Could have been better, could have been worse.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • An experienced company with an experienced HR department. They have been doing it for a while and set up all placements very well.

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

    • I did one training course over my entire placement. I feel at times I could have used more, but did well with self-teaching regardless.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I don't feel that there is room for quick acceleration through the ranks for talented individuals. I think the company could do better to reward exceptional employees and I got the feeling many people in the office shared my sentiment.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Few placements actually lived in the town where they worked, and those who did were often away during weekends. It meant that a social scene outside of work was almost non-existent. I think the company could also do more internally to see that the placements network with one another.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I found the cost of living to be extremely high where I was given the salary I was on.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Small town small nightlife.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work. The company is very encouraging and very good with its social philanthropy, encouraging employees to take part in things such as the special olympics and volunteering projects in the local community.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

August 2009

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