Industrial Intern Review
at Arup
Placement (10 Months+)
Mechanical Engineering
leeds
Review Submitted: July 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
3.8/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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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.
Various roles on projects and ad hoc tasks. Generally calculation, modelling and drawing. The role has included report writing, site visits among other responsibilities.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes- when on projects it was responsibility to deliver the outcomes and I could work towards the outcome the way I want to. I was responsible for managing my own time and had a say in what work i did
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?
digital skills including modelling, photo editing, calculation and programming software. Team working and time management skills have been enhanced through out the placement.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Lots when I asked for it. The team I worked in was very supportive and willing to give advice
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 friendly and welcoming. A concerted effort at all levels to ensure that the culture is maintained. Movement and work for other teams is also encouraged allowing for professional exploration
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?
3/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed working with team and the vast majority of the work. Overall it was good year.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
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
Learn about the work that the team you are applying for does so you understand the work you will be doing. This will help in interview as well.
