Project Management (Consultancy) Review

by Mace

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable with a good exposure to different types of experience

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

    • Good support from team and colleagues

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

    • Regular 1-1 meetings with line manager to catch up and speak about progress

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

    • This fluctuated in the first half of the placement, some days were busy and some were not. In the second half of the placement when you get your teeth into things and are given more responsibility I found myself really busy.

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

    • I was given a good amount of responsibility

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

    • They will be very useful, not only knowledge of processes etc. but also developed personal skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very formal in head office, but you get to know everyone and everyone is friendly

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

    • Placement was well organised with a variety of core training with opportunities for further training

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

    • I would say the company did invest in the placement students with a broad training program set up for them, paid for CSCS card etc and encouraged further training. Students are also encouraged to visit each others projects.

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

    • It is a large company with really interesting projects and different roles available

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes the placement students get to know each other and regularly went out for drinks etc

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

    • I lived at home so only paid for travel into London which is quite expensive, but you get paid enough to cover it. Socialising is good in London.

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2015

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