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Mechanical engineer intern Review

at Arup

Internship (1 Month+)

Mechanical Engineering

Cardiff

Review Submitted: September 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
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Working in a team on various building designs for different clients. From using 3d modelling software to assist in the design of mechanical systems in buildings, to using thermal analysis software, a wide variety of software is used to assist in the building services design of present day projects
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Much of the tasks were under supervision, however it did allow for me to use my own initiative in designing tasks. Important work would be checked by a senior to check it was of sufficient quality and followed their quality checks. However some was done individually, giving a decent amount of responsibility and freedom in how they were completed
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 worked alongside many industry professionals to complete my jobs, naturally gaining an insight of the industry whilst improving my ability to work in a team and co-ordinate. Many of the tasks required using my own initiative rather than asking for help.
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
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
A sufficient amount which varied from task to task
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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 relaxed and casual. I didn't feel pressure or felt rushed in completing any tasks and had the freedom to work at my own pace
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?
To a large extent, it provided a very good opportunity for me and has given me employable skills whilst i work on meaningful work in a diverse and friendly team
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
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Arup to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Arup
Research past interview questions, be open to all types of work and read up on building services
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