Systems Engineer Review

by NATS

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • A very friendly atmosphere where everybody tries to help you develop and empower you to achieve more.

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

    • It was made clear that my work was core for the department to progress in its overall goal. I felt a strong sense of responsibility to deliver. My colleagues encouraged me to ask questions and share my opinions. I felt valued and highly respected by my peers.

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

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

    • There at sometimes dry times.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • 3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • A LOT of emphasis is put on training. The company wishes you to work towards chartership and becoming a chartered engineer. The training week was quite comprehensive and insightful. There were also scheduled training throughout the placement.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company will be recruiting less people.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Very very very expensive to live in Whiteley. Near no socialising. You have to get with the other trainees and go out of whiteley to have a good time.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Non existent.

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

    • 2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science

South West

September 2010

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