Work experience student Review

Whilst on my work experience with MAG, I had been given a very good insight of how the company started and some of its history which was very interesting. I also got an intake of lots of information of what the company stands for and it’s core values. On my first day I got a tour of the entire airport which was cool and also shown the electrical system which runs the whole airport with Asset engineering team. On my second day I was with them again but this time I was shown the water system and how far the airport stretches out which was brilliant. I also went to look at some transformers that provide electricity to the whole airport. On my third day I was with the engineering operations team who gave me a runway tour and explained some of the codes when crossing runways to make sure the runway is clear. On my fourth day, I was with the electrical engineers and went looking at some X-Ray machines to look for some hotspots, which are areas giving out too much radiation. And on my final day I was shown the journey of someone’s belongings in the baggage system and had an evaluation meeting at the end of the day. Overall brilliant experience would recommend anyone to try it out as you learn a lot of information, for me it helped with some work on college.

Cooperation skills as I was speaking to a new person everyday. Presentation skills as I had to properly introduce myself and make sure Was explaining things In the correct manner for a professional workplace. Teamwork skills just by observing how teams communicate to solve problems with each other. Skills to do with my engineering course at college especially when I was with the asset engineers looking at transformers and the engineering operations team when I was looking at X-Ray machines.

Honestly couldn’t put into words how much I enjoyed my work experience won’t ever forget my time their, and I’m hoping to get an apprenticeship their so then, I will be able to create even more good memories, learn more things and help MAG reach their future goals in the business world.

Very well organised everyone I was supposed to meet in places was always their and knew who I was. Everybody who I was with always had something for me to do and help out with which I like a lot because I never felt left out or anything of the sort.

On my very first day I was explained loads about the company and what it stood for, their core values and future endeavours. Whilst being with the different teams I saw how they work together to achieve the goals for the day and asked how it would benefit them. Whilst on lunch breaks with the teams everyone treated me as if they already knew me which was great I really enjoyed speaking with them all.

Even before I began my work experience, I wanted an apprenticeship with MAG so I did work experience to meet people within the company and learn new things. The experience really did make me want it even more an I’m currently working my upmost hardest to get it this year.

I wasn’t paid because it was only work experience but I work part time anyway so it didn’t bother me at all. If anything I think knowledge is more valuable than money too.

Yes because MAG sometimes use contractors their were a lots of other companies wandering around, everyday I’d see a new logo on a high-vis or short which is nice to see. A lot of them I noticed we’re partners with MAG so it was good to see them working together.

Yes

Because it can provide them with something good to put on their CV, and also if they want to work in that industry it could boost them to stand out more in their future interviews with other competitors. I would also recommend it because I learnt a lot of new skills their and there’s no reason why they can’t too.

Know what you want to get out of it wether it be: experience, an apprenticeship or a job in the future. Talk to everyone because they are all really friendly and if you have any questions they explain it all in deep details to so there’s no reason not to.