Placement Year Review at National Physical Laboratory

The Role

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Very friendly collegues - Lots of social activities such as a inter-departmental sports competition

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

You are given a high level of responsibility shows the value they give you

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Always someone around to give advice and help

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Always something to do - even if tasks are completed early

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

presentations given more confidence in public speaking. Feel I will be able to manage time much better

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good banter

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Sports and Social Club
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Not a career route I'd like to take at the moment - but would recommend it as a great place to work to anyone.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

London is VERY expensive - lots to do though

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Nothing local - nice pubs but for clubs will have to go to kinsgton or richmond

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Inter-departmental sports competition was great fun

Review 3/12 for National Physical Laboratory

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