Summer Intern Review

by Arup

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • I had an excellent time and work with lovely and inspirational staff.

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

    • I felt very involved and was made to feel at home in the company. Colleagues were great with feedback and guidance

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

    • Constant support from a supervisor who was more like a friend.

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

    • Had plenty of work to do but with relaxed deadlines. Made working an enjoyable educational, experience.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was responsible for myself and the work I was set, but my supervisor made sure it was all to standard.

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

    • So far the interpersonal skills and professional skills have been very useful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and pleasant.

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

    • A very organised company, but the organisation of my internship in terms of making the most of it was up to me.

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

    • Endorsed travel to attend training days and meetings, and many members of staff gave me a lot of their time to help me learn.

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

    • Great

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good but not many around at the time of my placement

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

    • Liverpool is great

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

    • All the nightlife you could want

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

    • A lot of opportunities to choose from.

    5/5
    Report this review

Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

October 2014

View More Reviews