Placement Review at Eli Lilly

The Role

Role Description

Managing a number of IT projects. Co-ordination of SAP Improvements across Europe and imporovement of the process.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Had great opportunites to develop wide range of skills and work with a varied group of people.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Feedback was given by all members of the team and mangement and had lots of support and encouragement.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My supervisor was always there if I needed anything.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Some days would be very busy while others there was not much to do, this was a good balance.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As project manager it is my responsibility to deliver the project.

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

I will be taking a project management unit in my final year. Lilly helped me choose my options and develop my final year project idea.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good balance of fun and quiet.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Lilly have been running this scheme for a long time and made it very easy to settle in.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had a lot of opportunities to develop and get involved in things outside of my job role.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

From feedback recieved by many people, I may be asked back for interview.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Lots of nights out and a trip to Prague!

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I didn't move.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Lots of different places to go.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Invitations to BBQs and the pub.

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?

Lilly are fantastic and really support the students on placement. However a lot of it is down the student and your student year is what you make it.

Review 7/12 for Eli Lilly

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