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Michael Dyson Associates Ltd

Architectural Technologist Review

at Michael Dyson Associates Ltd

Placement (10 Months+)

Architecture

Huddersfield

Review Submitted: June 2021

Overall Rating

4.8 /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
4.3/5 - 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.
Working alongside Architects and Senior Architectural Technologists to assist wherever possible with projects. I have worked on a wide range of different projects all over England. Mainly using software such as AutoCAD, Revit & InDesign
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes I was given the responsibility of looking after the team van. I was also regularly left to get on with a wide range of projects, although help and guidance was available when needed.
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 developed many skills in AutoCAD and have learnt more than I could have ever imagined.
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?
I had a mentor who was a Senior AT, he was available the majority of the time. This was very useful as he taught me a great amount about becoming a good all rounded AT.
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?
Friendly, honest and helpful.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
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?
On the whole I enjoyed my year at MDA very much. It was an invaluable experience.
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 Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Michael Dyson Associates Ltd to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
Commit yourself fully & try to learn as much as you can from your experience. You'll be surprised how much you have learnt by the end of the year!
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