Placement Year Review at Reckitt Benckiser

The Role

Role Description

Creating new formulations in the lab, writing protocols, communicating with other departments and companies, leading my own project, working within a team of about 10 people.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I always have enough work and it is interesting.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

You are always trusted to do things and helped to integrate into the team.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Support and advise given when asked but sometimes it can be difficult to get a hold of line managers.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Almost always very busy. Never had nothing to do. Sometimes too much to do but usually someone will help out.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was given a lot of responsibility to run my own placement and get what I wanted out of it. I had my own project and could make my own decisions.

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

Invaluable skills gained, independance, team work, time management, communication - all will help in later life.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone was always busy with work, but there was always a light atmosphere and everyone got on very well.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Some training at the beginning of the placement could be improved but overall, it is very well run.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It is generally up to you to get the training you need but at the beginning the company gives you the basics.

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
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A brilliant company to work for if you enjoy the type of work they offer.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone always willing to organise nights out and various events. Happens regularly. Always included in everything.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Living is not too expensive and socialising (if you don't do too much!) is fairly reasonable.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Lots of different places, very varied, always a good night.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

If you look in the right places, there are lots of things to do.

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?

Reckitt Benckiser is a really good, flexible company to work for. It is
very easy to fit in and a very interesting placement. You are exposed to a wide range of tasks and are able to see the wider picture of the company.

Review 15/22 for Reckitt Benckiser

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