Engineering Undergraduate Review

by AgustaWestland

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • - The overall placement work was very beneficial in terms of experience and gaining knowledge about pratical work.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • - Work colleagues treated me as part of the team, and got me involved in as much as work as possible for my own benefits. The colleagues work very friendly and helpful.

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

    • - I've worked in three completely different departments and the supervisiors in all three departments have been extremely helpful. They provided me with the support and guidance whenever I struggled a bit.

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

    • - I had my own project that I was working on. I was quite busy on a daily basis doing my project and research work or helping colleagues etc.

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

    • - I was responsible for my own decisions and tasks. I was given full responsibility for my own 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?

    • - I find that I have become more confident and competent. - I have also become / behave much more like a professional, which will help me at university and after graduation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • - The atmosphere was very calm and frindly. All colleagues were willing to help me if I asked them something that I struggled with.

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

    • - The placement was very organised. - The placement departments and work project were all prepared before the placement commenced.

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

    • - The company provided a few professional development training sessions. This included improving presentation skills, potraying a positive professional image, improving communications skills.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • - The company is a massive organisation and has a lot of work opportunities in the UK and abroad.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • - Outside work the social scene was amazing. Goign out with friends and work colloeagues was an opportunity to get to know the work people more personally.

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

    • - The cost of living was very reasonable as the town was not very expensive. - The social life was very lively and exciting.

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

    • - The night life was Ok but not the best.

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

    • - Yes - Flying Start Challenge - Farnbarough Air Show - Bath and West Show

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Science

South West

June 2011

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