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Nicole Batchelor From Loughborough University Studying Systems Engineering Position Gas Distribution Industrial Placement
What was the interview process like? The interview process was an online application and test, followed by an assessment centre. The assessment centre challenges prospective students to work as a team, use logical thinking and finishes with an interview. It was both difficult and enjoyable, and gave a good insight into potential roles within the company.
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WWW.RMP.GD/NATIONALGRID National Grid have gone way beyond my expectations in that area too. What did you most enjoy about your role?
My role in particular was based on work in the field, and so having the opportunity to do site inspections, writing operational What has been your biggest challenge? procedure documents and working with external contractors was the most enjoyable part of my job. My personal challenge throughout the placement year was to ensure I was in the What was the atmosphere like in your right place at the right time. General time team? management, with meetings all over the place and balancing projects, is always The team I worked with were distributed hard to balance and is something that I across the entire East Midlands, so improved upon across the placement. meeting was sometimes difficult, so regular meetings were arranged to ensure we all met monthly. The office itself was a friendly place, with everyone doing favours for each other.
The level of integration I experienced being part of a team, and feeling like a valued member of the team is beyond what I expected.
Where has your experience exceeded your expectations? The level of integration I experienced being part of a team and feeling like a valued member of the team is beyond what I expected. Previously working for companies who didn’t give placement students responsibility had meant
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