Design Engineer Review

by Babcock International Group

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.7
  • The Company
    2.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Some of the work was exciting and interesting, but it got a little boring due to lack of work.

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

    • Given respect by being allowed to sit in on important meetings and asked for my insights.

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

    • Only had one supervisor, who was very competant, but a little busy.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days were very busy. others were very slow.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given a couple of important tasks.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Better awareness of the industry.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was quiet. There was little interaction. Everyone was male except me.

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

    • We were told at the start we would have to do certain things for the internship (presentations, certain training...etc) but this was never followed through

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • It was really individual work, so little time was invested in training me.

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They offered sponsorship and future job opportunities, but I turned them down.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were only five other interns, but we all lived at the university, so we socialised quite a bit.

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

    • University, student rates.

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

    • Plymouth city center. Pubs, clubs, bars, restaurants..

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

    • Helped volunteer at a families day, which had fairgroudn rides and other amusements.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

September 2013

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