Summer Placement Review

by Hoare Lea

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • It was great to get experience in industry and work on so many different projects.

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

    • I found my colleagues to be very friendly.

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

    • Whenever I had any questions someone was always more than happy to help.

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

    • I was kept busy from day one!

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility and wrote letters and reports for clients and attended meetings.

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

    • It was interesting to see how the skills I have learnt at university are put into practice

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is relaxed.

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

    • The internship was well organised.

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

    • I attended training days.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

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

    • Future employment with the company is probable after an internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there are many pubs and bars in the surrounding area.

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

    • Rent is expensive in London as is travel.

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

    • Yes, there are many pubs and bars in the surrounding area.

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

    • Yes, the company plays softball against other engineering and architecture firms in London.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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