Undergraduate Review

by BAT

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my time here, a great atmosphere to work in with some amazing talent to learn from

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

    • Often got asked for help by colleagues as well as asking them for help

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

    • My management could have been better and more direct

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • This varied from week to week but the majority of the time I had plenty to do

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Had full responsibility for work completed on my project

    4/5
  • 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 have learnt will prove to be invaluable to me as I continue into the science field

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A generally relaxed working environment that was never shy of having a laugh but when push came to shove the work would always get done. Very professional.

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

    • Well organised and professional programme that developed the skills of all the undergrads involved

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

    • Events throughout the year that were put on specifically for the programme really helped develop soft skills such as cv writing

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • May be tempted in the future but for the immediate future no

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only student on site but there was a good connection with students on the other site

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive but not crippling

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

    • Standard

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A lot of stuff going on to get involved in

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

June 2017

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