Work Experience Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Had talks on different roles and jobs in the construction industry along with site visits to on going projects.

    5/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Improved communication and team work skills.

    5/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Different site visits, shows that construction isn't what people think it is.

    5/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Mace?

    • Overal it was okay, long days but it is what working life will be like so it's getting used to it as if it is an actual job.

    5/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Well organised and structured, more breaks or longer breaks.

    5/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • At least two adults were with us at all times so everyone was supported equally.

    7/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Wasn't a job.

    5/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Not a job

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • A few to choose from in construction.

    6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Gives them an insight what construction is and the stereotypes it is associated with.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?

    • Be open to the number of roles in the industry.

Details

Work Experience

Engineering

Central London & City

July 2016

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