Advanced Technology Placement Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Throughout was given challenging and meaningful work, everything I have done is actually in use or will be used.

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

    • Was treated like any other member of the team.

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

    • Thoroughly supported throughout.

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

    • Although at times extremely busy, never felt over whelmed

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

    • Allowed alot of responsibility, which in turned increased my confidence.

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

    • Real life experience of systems.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good office enviroment, enough going on to ensure working doesn't drag and not roudy enough to affect workload

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Scheme set up which allows you to move around the couple, although a bit more could be done in relation to finding different departments

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

    • A lot of time was invested in me.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Seems good, I will try once my studies are completed for sure

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The summer placements, industrial placements and graduates all set up some social activities and as a summer placement i was invited to attend them all, of which there were many! Also my office collegues had a few socials in my time here and i was included in them all and thouroghly enjoyed all of them!

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

    • I lived with my parents during my placement so i didnt have to pay rent! The north west must be one of the cheapest places in the country and there are plenty of supermarkets you can pick cheap things up. The beer is cheaper than anywhere i have been in this country too!

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

    • There are some good bars and clubs around and can have a good night at not so much cost. Though the number of students out is very low. The average age can be quite high!

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

    • There were plenty of socials put on to get involved in, such as paintballing and go-karting plus nights out. There were opportunities to play sport as well, the office played a couple of football games whilst i was there which i got involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2013

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