Power Academy Placement, Applied Policy Review

by National Grid

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • My placement was thoroughly enjoyable.

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

    • There was an excellent level of respect shown between employees of National Grid. The work carried out during this placement was valuable to National Grid and several National Grid employees expressed individually that they were egger to see the project completed.

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

    • I always felt that there was support available from management. At the same time, I was given enough freedom to make my own decisions and improve problem-solving skills.

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

    • There was approximately the correct quantity work to be completed, ensuring a sense of achievement but not to feel constantly pressured.

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

    • The work carried out during the placement was important. There was always support and advise available if needed.

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

    • Many of the skills that I have developed during this placement will most definitely assist me in completing my degree and my future career.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • There was generally a very good atmosphere in the office at National Grid. The company has lots of networking events and clubs for employees to enjoy.

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

    • The placement was organised very well. Although the work placement was short, the sponsoring company had added just enough structure to the placement, to allow the maximum achievement and exposure of the company, during the placement.

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

    • All employees and managers were willing to invest their time with the placement students.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • National Grid would be a very appealing as a company to work for future employment.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were ten placement students all living in a house together and multiple sports and social activities organised by the sponsoring company and employees.

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

    • Reasonable.

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

    • The nightlife was not as good as a large city but it was still ok, with easy access to large surrounding cities.

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

    • Living in Leamington Spa was good. There are endless activities to get involved in outside of work. Leamington Spa is based around a large park, in which carnivals, plays and fairs take place during the summer.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

September 2009

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