Engineering Intern Review

by Philips Home Healthcare Solutions

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    1.9

    The Role

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

    • Almost every day has been engaging as everyone has worked hard to involve me. I am often invited to work on multiple different work streams wherever there is a perceived opportunity for me to make a contribution.

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

    • I was welcomed and felt included in all aspects of life in the office.

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

    • My supervisor regularly takes the time to discuss my personal development.

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

    • There are often periods that are busy which are matched by a steadier pace at other times.

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

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

    • The programming experience that I have developed through independent work is likely to help me in further study and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A quiet environment. My immediate team were great.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I understand that my experience has been superior to that of my predecessors.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The online training facilities are easily accessible and informative. I was encouraged to take the time to regularly take courses that were of interest.

    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?

    • Opportunities seem limited at this site.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not many interns so felt a little isolated from the wider intern community.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Occasional events are organized in the office.

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

    • Everything closes early locally but there are places further out where you can enjoy a good night out such as Brighton.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are quite a few sporting activities going on locally and other activities which could be of interest.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2014