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Arup

Industrial Trainee Review

at Arup

Placement (10 Months+)

Economics, Marketing

Newcastle

Review Submitted: August 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
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - 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.
I worked with a the clients, marketing and communication (CMC) team for the north completing a range of tasks including managing project sheets, bidding and internal CVs. I also have a lot of work based around COP26 which involved interacting with people in the Scotland and Northern Ireland offices. I was also able to complete some work around macroeconomic trends and research their affect on Arup when working wit the economics team.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of responsibility when managing my tasks from the beginning but always had people to ask if I needed help.
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 my communication skills significantly both written and verbally as I have been writing up pieces for the company about recent projects for the CMC team. I have also been able to attend team meetings over Microsoft Teams and worked with people across the UK which has allowed me to improve my teamwork sills. I have also been able to progress my digital skills with the training provided.
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
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I receive a lot of support from a wide range of people no matter what work I am completing. Every time I have asked anyone for guidance or advice they have been quick to respond and very helpful. Co-workers will often check in with me to make sure I am okay.
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?
Arup is a very friendly company, my first day in the office I was introduced to loads of people. Everyone I have spoken to has been really helpful nothing is to big of an ask and i have been made to feel very included at all times.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
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 with Arup so far, my work has been interesting and varied and everyone I have worked with has been great. I have always had people to go to if I have had any issues or questions, the people are extremely friendly and approachable. I cannot recommend Arup enough.
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
Take as many opportunities as you can and if there is anything you would like to be involved in, just ask often you will be able to learn a lot. Meet and talk to as many people as you can when you start as you will meet some fascinating people and ask them questions about their role, how they got into Arup etc. There are so many different job roles, tasks and projects to get involved in.
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