Year in Industry Student Review

by Network Rail

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed the experience of working at Network Rail and the challanges involved to keep the railway running and delivering projects.

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

    • I have worked in two seperate teams whilst on placement and in both have felt a valued member of the team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My line manager has been very supportive throughout. If there's something I wish to do, he is happy for me to go away and do it. He has also pushed me to get as many varried experinces as possible before I finish my placement.

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

    • I always have something to do and have never felt that I have ever been overloaded work.

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

    • During my placement i have been given an increasing amount of responsibility. Including taking the lead on a number of projects.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office is relaxed with a good team dynamic.

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

    • During the initial stages of my placement there were a few teething problems as I was the first placement student within the team. These where quickly ironed out and we also had a meeting with the route exec to help improve the scheme. These should hopefully be implemented before the next intake.

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

    • Whilst on placement I by obtained the PTS qualification for both AC and DC areas, which allows me to work trackside. I have also been allowed to develop by undertaking site visits and small secondments which were outside of my normal job role.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Future employment prospects are good within the organisation, with many of the previous placements returning to the company to join the grad scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a good social scene with my colleagues with regaular nights out.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living in Manchester is very good although it's not the cheapest for a night out!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is an endless amounts of pubs, clubs and bars to go to in Manchester.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Civil Engineering

North West

May 2015

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