Placement Year Review at MSD

The Role

Role Description

Perform Process and Clenaing Validations. Investigative work (document - report writting).

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I wanted a problem solving job, and a job with freedom, a job with tasks that were challenging that helped me develope. This placement was just that.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was treated like family. Supported when ever needed.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was supported very well if i ever needed to be. Eg. balancing work and home life. This is something I had never experianced before.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Very Busy - but loved it. Alot of target driven work e.g. if it wasn't done shipment wouldn't occur.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I did all day to day tasks 'normal' employees did and i did large scale projects but not 'capital projects'.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The skills i learned were above and beyoned anything University could offer. Extream time management, brill comunication skills, dealing with differing opionions and it was 'real peoples lifes the job was effecting'.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Was organised but easy going most of the time.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I performed jobs that were there to be done - real life not really set up for you things just needed doing so I was given them to do. I always had work to do though.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The job it self developed me. I was however given responsibilities to train others etc and trained to do that.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Company Parties/Events
• Healthcare/Dental

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

i currenly work with them.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Yes there are other interns hired and we did go out together a fair few times.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

North East of England so fairly cheap.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Newcastle: Party Capital of the UK in my opionion.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Yes i did conservation and we have a sports and social club.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

It was a really challenging but great placement.

Review 10/11 for MSD

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