Project Technical Assistant Review

by Brunel Innovation Centre

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Nice people, always some work to be done and very practical (which for me is a plus).

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

    • Everyone was friendly, but there was a sense of hierarchy.

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

    • Given good instructions and advice, but also left to use my initiative.

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

    • I had daily tasks as well as an ongoing project and also asked to do other jobs throughout the placement.

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

    • I was given responsibility for the tasks I was set and for progress of the project, however my manager did check on my progress.

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

    • I was given the chance to follow a training course and develop communication, time management and prioritisation skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • With many placement students working for the company everyone got on really well and there was a lot of fun and jokes

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

    • Well organised, I started working straight away and was given a project to work on for the year.

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

    • They gave me a chance to follow a training programme and also sent me out on site to give an experience of site work.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Employment prospects with the company are there, however it is not in the career path i would like to take.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social aspect with spending most lunchs together, trips to mc donalds and after work meetups.

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

    • I lived with my parents and commuted to work as a cheaper alternative to living close to the placement

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

    • There was a fair bit to offer and a good variety.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of clubs with in the business park and around the placement.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

November 2012

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