Name of Student: Karan Bisht
Job Title: Recycling Tiles Engineering Research Intern
Company Name: University of Exeter ESE
Description of Organisation:
Exeter Engineering is a growing department with a solid reputation and numerous international partners. Our contributions to areas such as water engineering, medical devices, digital manufacturing, supply chain management, renewable energy, and nano-materials are widely known and appreciated. Our approach to research and education combines science, innovation and critical thinking to solve the most significant challenges of the global society.
What was your biggest achievement on your internship?
Completing a product lifecycle assessment and contributing to supply chain optimisation.
Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?
Focusing on the objective and project completion was challenging at times. To overcome this challenge I effectively communicated with my line managers and asked questions if anything was unclear to me.
What were your reasons for undertaking this internship?
- To gain experience and knowledge within a specific occupation or field.
- To build new connections.
- To improve my job prospects by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in interviews.
- To earn money.
- To start my career after graduating.
As a result of my internship…
- I have improved my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- My job prospects have improved by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in
interviews.
- I have learned more about the skills I need and the options available to me in the future.
- I have developed specific skills that could help me in the future.
- My overall confidence has increased.
During the internship…
- I received learning and development opportunities which could be helpful for my career.
- I was able to complete the tasks assigned to me.
- I received regular feedback from my manager/supervisor.
- I received sufficient training to undertake the role.
- Overall, this internship has been a positive experience.
Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students?
Yes, I would recommend this internship scheme to other students as it helps guide students in their next steps after graduation.