Industrial Placement QS Review

by Faithful+Gould

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Overall it has been a very enjoyable experience, it is very different to the Uni lifestyle but didn't take long to get used to it. The placement its self went well and I would reccomend F+G to others for the quality, skills and training they can offer.

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

    • The F+G nottingham office has a good bunch of people, everyone is easy to get along with and I have made some friends.

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

    • I never felt as if I couldn't ask anyone for help.

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

    • Obviously at the start the work is limited whils people assess your abilities but once people are comfortable with what you can do the workflow is good.

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

    • I am doing more than I thought I would have been doing at the start of the placement. I have been given oppertunities to run my own projects arrange my own meetings etc.

    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 feel I have learned a lot of things whilst on placement. It has been a very different but enjoyable year living and working away from home, I think I will have more time for my degree and the extra skills learned will improve the quality of my work.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is easy to talk to and up for a laugh.

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

    • It was well organised and I had a good mixture of experience.

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

    • RICS training CSCS Many CPD events You could probably get more if required but these were the only things I asked for whilst on placement.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have a very strong chance of a job after as long as I acieve a 2:1

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, work nights out were arranged and pay day Friday drinks are organised on the first Friday after month end.

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

    • Average, just like anywhere else.

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

    • Good

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

    • Yes I play football on Thursdays.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Education/Teaching, Retail, Financial Management, Surveying

East Midlands

June 2014

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