Summer Placement (Mechanical) Review

by Hoare Lea

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed working at Hoare Lea and learnt a lot!

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

    • The people I worked with were extremely friendly and generous with their time.

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

    • There were always people around to help me or give me advice.

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

    • I always had things I could be getting on with however it was flexible enough for me to prioritise activities I preferred.

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

    • By the end of the placement I was working on real life projects.

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

    • I have not only improved my technical knowledge but also gained valuable communication and management skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was often lively and people were chatty.

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

    • The placement was well organised on the whole.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Hoare Lea invested a lot of time in my training. The placement was also paid.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A future placement with Hoare Lea is certainly a possibility and I am still in contact.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were two new graduate members that I got along with.

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

    • I lived at home but I believe the price of local accommodation is reasonable.

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

    • Cardiff nightlife is great with plenty of bars/clubs.

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

    • There was a christmas party amongst several meals out.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

May 2014

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