Rating

6.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • During my time at Aitken Turnbull Architecture, I shadowed other qualified Architects carrying out computer aided design and other tasks in the workplace. I also assisted when visiting clients and reviewing progress of current builds, broadening my understanding of all aspects of the profession.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have both learnt new skills and developed on existing ones. I had a simple understanding of computer aided design which was developed strongly during my time there. I also learnt about dealings between clients which I hadn't had experience of before.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The programme was enjoyable as I learnt a lot whilst doing things that I enjoy.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Aitken Turnbull Architecture?
  • I feel valued as the staff showed interest in me and were happy to help or explain things to me

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I did something new and different every day so was well organised

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • They were encouraging to me and made me feel like I was important to them and they wanted to help me progress towards my potential​ career. In terms of money, it was unpaid work experience.

    5/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • In terms of money, it was unpaid work experience so I didn't recieve support.

    5/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It was unpaid work experience so it didn't help towards my costs but was beneficial to knowledge

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are various opportunities, just not many in the specific field I want to do so it's hard to get relevant experience

    4/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Aitken Turnbull Architecture to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a friendly company that are genuinely interested in broadening knowledge


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aitken Turnbull Architecture?
  • Keep an open mind, be proactive and make a real effort to show your interest


Details

Work Experience

Scotland

May 2017

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