Interesting Learning Experience - Designer AP8werks Employee Review

2.0
Mar 17, 2023
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Pros

Large Job Scope and is exposed to the entire industry despite my inexperience in the industry, was able to learn many things with the help of coworkers

Cons

Uncontrollable working hours and can sometimes feel like a toxic work environment. Although there is a lot of nurturing, there are always hints of manipulation and unhealthy work conversations going on. Constantly having problems with clients and subcons, never having a trustworthy subcon and always switching.

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AP8werks Response
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Thank for your sharing your experience with us. We are proud of our work and committed in helping our team to be their best at work. The lack of experience in this industry can be stressful for any new and inexperienced designer or architect. In this industry, there are numerous moving pieces, from understanding built guidelines and standards to scheduling contractor labor, coupled with being proficient in the technical skills. A successful architect and interior designer, the stress is constantly on. Without prior experience in this industry, the company believes in nurturing the aspiring designer and architect like you. If you want to advance in your profession in this field, you must be willing to put in a lot of effort from the beginning. It is a very rewarding career especially seeing the satisfaction and appreciation from many of our clients. We have been working with closely knitted group of subcons and suppliers to meet the various needs and requirements of our clients, with high quality workmanship and timeliness as our priorities. Thank you again for the feedback and we appreciate your hard work. Time is needed to advance your work. It is not always perfect but listening remain important to the management. We welcome your feedback on how the company can best support your learning and development journey.

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5.0
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I had a fantastic experience during my internship at Ap8Werks. The knowledge I have gained during my 6 months internship with them is invaluable and allowed me to apply the knowledge I learnt in school in a real world context. The team was incredibly supportive and did not hold back on teaching me many things, providing consistent mentorship and constructive feedback which allowed me to grow both personally and professionally. I walked away with not just technical skills but also a lot of life lessons that will stick with me throughout my career. I had the opportunity to be a part of multiple projects which improved my understanding on how a project runs. Although the learning curve at first was challenging, their patient mentorship allowed me to not only grasp the concepts, but also execute tasks efficiently and to a high level of detail which will definitely benefit me in the long run.

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The learning curve was steep at times and required a lot of self-learning and quick adaptation, but the mentorship and support helped me to adapt quickly

4.0
Mar 21, 2023
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Pros

I was working as an intern for 6 months at AP8WERKS Pte Ltd as part of my Polytechnic module requirement. The staff at AP8WERKS were very friendly, helpful, caring and welcoming. During the initial interview the Director Mr. Tan and Ms. Priscilla were very easy to converse and communicate. And very understanding too. They stress upon the company’s value to be able to communicate well , learning experience, perseverance , passion and teamwork. The working environment and atmosphere were indeed stressful yet challenging, exciting and fun. The company also upholds the values of being open and creative about your inputs, ideas and opinion. I managed to pick up and learn substantially being exposed to the working nature and the many tasks given to me such as drafting and field assignments such on site and coordinating duties, meetings and communication with contractors. I have gained many insightful knowledge and and real working exposures throughout my internship stint at AP8WERKS. I am indeed grateful and indebted to AP8WERKS for giving me this invaluable working experience and opportunity.

Cons

- There is some miscommunication at times but it was resolve instantly. - In need to work during the public holidays - Some overtime works are needed as well.

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