Year in Industry Student, Marine Technology Review
at Frazer-Nash Consultancy
Placement (10 Months+)
Mechanical Engineering
Bristol
Review Submitted: February 2024
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I work on a number of projects, from design, to completing calculations. My daily routine varies depending on project deadlines and work load. I may be working on the same project all day, or, more likely, be working on different projects through the day which adds variation to my schedule.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, alongside working collaboratively on projects, i was given tasks and deadlines to be met and left to work on them.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, being on placement has allowed me to learn from professionals and develop skills such as working in a team. The collaborative nature of the work and friendliness of the team has allowed me to ask questions and get detailed answers very easily.
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 was given a lot of support when needed. I was also given the opportunity to solve problems on my own and pointed in the direction to find the best help for the specific task.
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?
Very good. There is a friendly, sociable atmosphere in the office where everyone is happy to offer support and guidance.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
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 have really enjoyed my placement so far. It has allowed me to learn from professionals and develop my skills.
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 Frazer-Nash Consultancy
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Frazer-Nash Consultancy to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Frazer-Nash Consultancy
Definitely apply, the company offers a wide range of opportunities in different fields. Be yourself and make an effort to be sociable and you'll really enjoy your time here.
