Student Roads Engineer Review

by Amey

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Very much enjoyed my placement, Especially learning more about engineering and interacting with new people.

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

    • All my colleagues were very helpful and patient when I had questions.

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

    • On every task I was assigned I was briefed by my line manager.

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

    • Always had appropriate work to get on with.

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

    • Was given adequate responsibilty which shall stand me in good stead when i graduate.

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

    • Road engineering is not something I am studying in detail however the contract side of project shall stand me in good stead when i return to my studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere in the office was pleasant and hard working.

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

    • Some minor problems with HR but all in all good.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was not there long enough to go on any training courses but the interest they took in me was good as were the wages.

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Now on a sponsorship scheme and shall be offered a place when i graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the employees were welcoming and there is an active social scene within the office.

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

    • I lived far from the office so socializing close to the office was difficult.

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

    • As above.

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

    • There is a social committee so there was always activites on the agenda.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2009

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