Industrial Placement Student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • My placement has overall been really good, in some places it has been very challenging, however I have enjoyed working at Atkins immensely

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

    • I felt part of the team, I was not treated differently or looked down upon because I was a placement student, we were all there for the same reason to get the job done as best as possible.

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

    • In certain aspects I was given a lot of support, however in other aspects I felt that I had been left on my own.

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

    • Mostly healthily busy, however as I was working on several small things throughout the year rather then one big project, there has been points where I haven't had a lot to do.

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

    • I have been given quite a bit of responsibility, which has proved very good for my development.

    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 skills I have developed while here I will take with me for the rest of my life, in regards to discipline, time management, people management et.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere, the staff where fun, however we still got the work done

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

    • It was set up very well in regards to HR and training, however in regards to work I would be completing it wasn't set up very well, i.e. I had to find my own work once I started.

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

    • I was sent on a couple of training events which was more then I expected.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been promised a job already.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a very good social scene amongst the Graduates/Placement students/other staff, all are up for a night out and a good time.

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

    • I lived at home.

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

    • It was good, I was located between two cities threrefore there was plenty of choice.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Engineering, Human Resources, Management Consulting, Sales, Business Management, Environmental Science

North West

June 2014

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