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Project and Programme Management Intern Review

at Arup

Internship (1 Month+)

Project Management

London

Review Submitted: July 2023

Overall Rating

4.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Role was with the Reporting and Governance team within the Project Management Office. I was mainly responsible for invites, collating presentations, attending meetings and presenting occasionally.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes I was responsible for speaking in meetings, making presentations for meetings which include over 300 staff, altering invite lists, planning the reporting cycle for the next 6 months and process mapping/tracking.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have improved in my presentation skills, excel and powerpoint skills, teamwork skills, communication skills, professional networking, multi tasking and being organised.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Alot - I had a buddy and a placement lead who had a call with me every day for the first two weeks to ensure I was settled and had enough work. Also, others were very keen to help.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Lots of events for networking and learning more. Everyone was very friendly and always open to chat if they had the time.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed it alot.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Arup
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Arup to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Arup
Be yourself.
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