Industrial Trainee Review
at Arup
Placement (10 Months+)
Engineering
Leeds
Review Submitted: August 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!
5/5
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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
3.5/5
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Company Culture
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.
Work was project based so this could vary quite a lot, when in the office day to day would involve tasks such as report writing, using excel to perform calculations, using acoustic modelling software or preparing for site visits by writing risk assessments and gathering kit. Often I would be out on site so these days varied a lot as I could be anywhere performing a number of tasks.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given plenty of responsibility, with support given during the early weeks as I got to grips with what was expected of me, however past this point I was then left to handle my own workload and complete tasks as they were given to me. Support was available if needed but I was to seek that out myself and was treated exactly as a normal graduate would have been treated.
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?
Yes I have learnt many skills whilst at Arup, both transferrable skills to take into any future professions and much more specialist technical skills too. For example I have greatly improved my organisational skills as I am responsible for managing my own time and what projects I spend it on to make sure everything that needs doing gets done. Additionally, I came in with little technical knowledge and have developed that throughout by utilising countless training opportunities.
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?
Throughout my placement I received a good amount of support, with it always being there if needed. However, I was not micro-managed and was trusted that if I hadn't asked for support then I was comfortable to get on with the work alone. This allowed for me to target areas where I felt needed support and could then improve on and not waste time in the areas I felt comfortable working in.
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?
Working at Arup I always felt welcomed and respected. All employees are always happy to help and will never turn you away or be rude. Everyone is friendly and it is a lovely atmosphere to work in.
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?
3/5
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 really enjoyed my placement experience at Arup. Not only was the work I was doing interesting, rewarding and meaningful but the people I met throughout the company were one of the best parts of the 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 Arup
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arup to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Arup
Be prepared to be challenged, you are given everything you need to succeed and to enjoy your placement as long as you are confident enough to admit when you need assistance.
