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Arcadis

Student Engineer Review

at Arcadis

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

Cardiff

Review Submitted: August 2022

Overall Rating

4.6 /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
4.3/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - 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 work within teams for multiple projects that are allocated certain days. For some projects I'm using software such as autoCAD, Projectwise, Microdrainage, etc. For other projects this is not required as the work is less technical. The tasks allocated range in importance and difficulty, but there is always someone on hand to help out when I get stuck.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes. Everyone there didn't treat me as if I were only working in the company for a few weeks, it felt as if I were a graduate engineer. Therefore, during projects I was being given heavily weighted tasks that I was competent enough for and nothing menial. The responsibility wasn't too large that I felt pressured however.
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, mostly skills within the software aspect of the job. Virtually all engineering-specific software I use in this internship I had not used before in university, so this has given me a more broader understanding of the industry and how different it is compared to university. Some projects have also prepared me on modules that I will be taking once I return to university as they are highly related.
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?
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?
A lot. There was always someone directing me on the tasks I was handed and giving me the support where was needed. If that person was absent they would give me the contact of another person working on the same project to help me.
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?
Positive. Everyone was very friendly and easy to talk to. Advice about my career was also given where appropriate which was much appreciated. The company was also very flexible when it came to where I could work from, what hours I could work, etc.
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?
4/5
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 high extent. This has been a great learning experience for me and allowed me to figure out what I like working on in a patient environment.
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 Arcadis
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Arcadis
At the start of your employment, I would recommend working in the office if that is applicable to you as it gives you the opportunity to speak to lots of your other colleagues that you otherwise wouldn't see and build connections with them, allowing you to work better in a team. Attend as many social/charity events also, as this will give you similar opportunities to bond with your colleagues.
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