Engineering Placement Student Review

by Hoare Lea

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It has been a valuable insight into a previously unknown sector of engineering, and I have hugely enjoyed it.

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

    • I felt as though my input to the projects was valued and appreciated by my colleagues.

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

    • There is a very steep learning curve associated with starting in a new industry, but with the proper guidance, I found I was able to perform all tasks assigned to me during my placement.

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

    • I have generally been occupied with work at all times through my placement, so I have been kept consistently busy, but in no danger of failing to complete work assigned to me on time.

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

    • The level of responsibility I was given was perfectly judged for a placement student and appropriate for the Industry.

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

    • It has proved a context and grounding for my university studies that is not possible to gain without spending time in the industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is a pleasant place to be, relaxed, but professional

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was very rare for me to find that I was running low on work to do, and I was never assigned menial or pointless tasks.

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

    • As would be expected for a short term placement

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely consider working at Hoare Lea in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • As would be expected from a short term placement.

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

    • Plymouth is a has a university and as such has student orientated amenities.

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

    • No idea I'm afraid. I am not at Plymouth University and have never been out in Plymouth.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not relevant to a short term placement.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2014

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