Assistant Research Engineer Review

by Spirax Sarco

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The work I did was relevant, challenging and enjoyable, regardless of the project. There was generally a positive attitude within the company, however, more could be done to improve the social atmosphere, inside and outside of the office.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Within my department, I felt very valued and I was quickly welcomed and accepted as part of the team but I felt as if certain individuals within the rest of the office lacked this mentatility.

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

    • The structure of the program has meant that I rarely feel isolated and that I always have someone that I can turn to for support. But there has been, on occasion, an issue with communication that has left me confused about how to advance on certain projects.

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

    • At the beginning of my placement there was a slight misunderstanding that resulted in me having very little work to do. But, since the issue was resolved, I had a considerable amount of work to be doing and there was always active support when the work became too much.

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

    • Between my department, the placement scheme and other projects, I felt I had a lot of responsibility and the nature of these responsibilities also varied from project to project. This allowed me to broaden my skills and capabilities.

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

    • The variety and depth of the skills that I learnt throughout my placement will help me dramatically whether they were practical or theoretical.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere could be improved to be more social and enjoyable.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The organisation was very good, regular 1:1 meetings were arranged between my supervisor and myself, but I felt that commununication was sometimes an issue.

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

    • I was sent on multiple training courses to help increase my knowledge over a range of topics, not just to do with engineering but sometimes also to do with soft skills.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • As it is a relatively small group, we have all become quite close.

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

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

    • Distinctly average.

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

    • There was football on a Monday and climbing on a Thursday but a lot more effort could be put into improving this aspect.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

February 2014

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