Summer Intern Review

by Air Products

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Good work environment. Opportunity to work on a variety of projects.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Colleagues were very helpful and pleasant.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Regular meetings with supervisors to discuss progress. Always available to answer questions.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Always had something to do. Some weeks were extremely busy .

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • On most projects I was given a lot of freedom to attempt to solve the problems myself. Guidance was provided though when I got stuck.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I gained some technical familiarity with some of the technologies they use but limited help for my degree. More importantly I gained insight into how to conduct and interact on a project which should help for future careers.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was well organised I would have liked to have had more plant visits.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was introduced to and given guidance on a modelling software package (ASPEN Hysis).

    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

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Prospects are very appealing. Talking to graduates ,the company seem to have a well structured graduate program. International assignments are possible.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Efforts were made to have social gatherings.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I thought it was expensive.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Almost none. London isn't too far though.

    1/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes, the company gives support to a variety of sports activities ( football, squash, touch rugby,..).

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Chemical Engineering

South East

September 2014


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