Internship Review
at University of Aberdeen
Internship (1 Month+)
Research
Aberdeen
Review Submitted: November 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!
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
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.
1. Research on SDGs - trends, strategies, best practices in sustainable business
2. Identify existing Sustainability Audit Models and Frameworks, along with limitations and usages in asset management across different industry
3. Challenges for SMEs in implementing sustainability measures
4. Research on Asset Management Principles and 39 Subjects
5. Review of Sustainable Audit Models and Frameworks
2. Identify existing Sustainability Audit Models and Frameworks, along with limitations and usages in asset management across different industry
3. Challenges for SMEs in implementing sustainability measures
4. Research on Asset Management Principles and 39 Subjects
5. Review of Sustainable Audit Models and Frameworks
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
The repsonsibilty were balanced and oriented towards learning.
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?
Research Skills
Literature Review Skills
Critical thinking
Writing skills
Digital Content Creation Skills
Literature Review Skills
Critical thinking
Writing skills
Digital Content Creation Skills
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?
4/5
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?
The support and guidance provided were excellent and balanced, with enough flexibilty for researching on our own and we had guidanca for the direction.
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?
The job was remote. We did visit the company and found the work environement to be pleasant.
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?
The internship was an incredible opportunity. I experienced a steep learning curve and gained valuable industry insights. The work was enjoyable, and we had a fantastic team of mentors and diverse colleagues from various backgrounds.
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 University of Aberdeen
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend University of Aberdeen to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to University of Aberdeen
My suggestions for applicants and incoming students: Immerse yourself in campus life by attending open days, webinars, and talking to current students and faculty. Keeping track of application deadlines with a checklist can help make the process smoother. Once here, stay engaged with the university community and utilize the various services the University offers, like writing classes, career and employability services, and CV workshops. Manage your time well by creating a study schedule and using university resources.
