Project Assistant Review
at Mace
Placement (10 Months+)
Project Management
London
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.3/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Support and Guidance
4/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
The day-to-day role of an Industrial Placement Project Assistant can vary. A typical day involves engaging with key stakeholders, producing materials for the project such as slide packs and action trackers as well as supporting the Project Manager in any of their project needs.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility and the opportunity to take on and lead certain areas of the project.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
There has been opportunity to learn software such as P6 and the skills of planning and risk management.
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?
4/5
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?
Support and guidance could have been better.
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?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company had a very welcoming culture. All colleagues were always approachable and very considerate.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
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?
My placement experience was very enjoyable and has afforded be a good head-start to my career.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Mace
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Mace
Apply with an open mind and fully understand the role you are applying for.
