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Climate and Sustainability Intern Review

at Arup

Internship (1 Month+)

Environmental Science

London

Review Submitted: July 2022

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
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.
My role as a Climate and sustainability Intern involves assisting the consultants in the team with reviewing of , reports and document. Attending of client calls and meeting to be able to understand and familiarise myself with the projects they are working on. I also have lots of team meeting with individual team members . Here they talk me through the projects they are working on and on how Arup is involved in the, their live in Arup and their progression
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes I was, I was given the opportunity to work on high profile projects and to sit in meetings with important clients and get to read, review and report on documents
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 new skills such as communication and interpersonal skills, How to work in a fast paced setting, I have also improved in my ability to take notes while while meetings are going on. I have also picked up new IT skills too
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
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I got the best support and guidance any intern can as for.. I was attached to 2 members of the team who acts as my buddy all through the placement. They where of much help as I get support from them for whatever issue I may have get by in the office and with my work as an intern
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 has a strong communication , engaging and inclusive culture which is great and welcoming. Everyone was ready to share information and to dedicate there time to put me through and difficulties.
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?
I really did enjoy my time at Arup, as i had the opportuning to work in different teams in the Climate and Sustainability services , which is excellent for me as i got to have an insight and hands on experiences of the projects done and how it is been done. The staff where also great people altogether which made going to Arup London office interesting and fun
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
Arup is proud of the work and impact they make in the society, so I advice to do your research on Arup for the position you want to apply for, read about them and be open to learn because they are always will to teach or give out information for both your personal and career growth
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