Chemistry Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my internship and will be sad to leave. The project I have taken part in has been really interesting and something that has genuine commercial value to the company.

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

    • Every person I have met has been friendly and takes the time to greet you/help you out/point you in the right direction.

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

    • My line manager has always been available and willing to give me advice, feedback and help with where the project is going. He has been extremely approachable and easy to get on with throughout the internship. You are also appointed a mentor who is another person that is able to support you during the internship.

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

    • As a lot of the work is lab-based for a chemist I have been busy nearly every day- either doing experiments, writing reports, preparing presentations or taking part in one of the central intern projects.

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

    • My project was a joint project and so I had a lot of support from my manager however I took the lead in all presentations, approached analytical staff, arranged meetings and had to write the final report.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learnt so much and feel that I will be at a great advantage going into mt final reaseach project next year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet but everyone is really friendly.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I always knew what I had to do and by what deadline.

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

    • I was able to visit other sites down in Pangbourne and up in Aberdeen. We were also give a presentation skills workshop which was very useful.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been recommended for the assessment centre and if I am successful will get a graduate job offer.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the interns lived together so there was a great atmosphere at home and a lot of social events! We also attended a BP bbq and a few team meals!

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

    • Hull is very cheap.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • As we were a big group we always had a fun night out but the nightlife in Hull is nothing special.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is a football team that plays every Wednesday.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2011

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