Power Academy Placement Student Review

by National Grid

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Struggled at times to get the people I needed and I found this quite frustrating. When I got time with the people I needed I enjoyed my responsibilities a bit more.

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

    • People I spoke to seemed genuinely interested in what I was trying to achieve and it seemed like the work I was doing would really benefit the company.

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

    • I was given full support by my manager, even though he was extremely busy at times.

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

    • Sometimes the work was a bit slow and I think it would have been better if I was given some tasks to do when I couldn't get access to the people I needed.

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

    • I was given full responsibility over my project area, with support when I needed it.

    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 not much technical knowledge but the sheer number of people I had to quickly build relationships with and ask for advice has given me the confidence to do the same in future without any hesitation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite subdued and serious.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well set up.

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

    • A day long course on "Making A Personal Impact." 8 weeks of working in a professional environment.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Seems like a good company to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were 15 Power Academy students so there was plenty of social opportunities.

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

    • More expensive than home in Glasgow but still affordable.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Reasonably good in Leamington but would be better during term time when students are around.

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

    • A fair amount.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

International

September 2009

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