Assistant Science Technician Review

by Rossington All Saints Academy

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • It was really enjoyable and allowed me to gain and improve skills that will be useful in the future.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt like one of the staff members and my opinion was always considered. I was also invited on social/out of hours events and this made me feel like one of the team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • If I needed anything there my workplace supervisor was always happy to help. At the beginning I was given a lot of guidance but as the year went on I gained more confidence and was allowed to be more independent.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Each day was different and we could sometimes be quiet and other days it was hectic! On quiet days I was allowed to catch up on coursework so I was never bored.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • At first at operated mainly under instruction but I as my confidence grew I worked more independently and was given more responsibility.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I developed will help me in future jobs. I gained generic work skills such as communication, working as a team, working independently, punctuality and health and safety.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere was very friendly. Everyone was very hard working but there was always time to have a few laughs.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised!

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company covered the cost of the external training course I asked to go on.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing if that was the kind of career I wanted.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were no other placement students but there was a great social scene amongst my colleagues and there were a few meals and nights out.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home so this kept the cost down. Socialising isn't very expensive as I was in-between Scunthorpe and Doncaster.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is a lot of clubs and bars in Doncaster.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes although I would have preferred more variety.

    4/5
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Yorkshire and Humberside

November 2015