Systems Engineering Placement Student Review

by NATS

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • A great year.

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

    • Very valued. Treated like a full time engineer.

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

    • Support always available when needed.

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

    • Always very busy and work available when needed.

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

    • Responsibility for managing my own time and deliverables.

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

    • Skills which will stay with me for life. Invaluable industry experience and lifelong friends/industry contacts.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • New, modern and friendly office. Everyone very keen to help and share knowledge.

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

    • Very well organised. Dedicated scheme management was very helpful throughout.

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

    • Lots of training. Many great experiences including visiting various operational sites.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Hopefully gain a place on a Graduate scheme to return to NATS after university.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of students and graduates across many different disciplines at NATS. Lots of social events in Portsmouth/Southampton.

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

    • I lived in Southampton - very cheap. Most placement students either live in Southampton or Portsmouth and lift share or get the train/shuttle bus into work.

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

    • Portsmouth and Southampton both have very good night life.

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

    • Lots of opportunities organised by NATS. Lots of sports teams - football, tennis, cricket.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering

South East

June 2014

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