analytical sandwich student Review

by AstraZeneca

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement

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

    • I felt my contribution was useful to the project i was working on.

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

    • I had a good amount of training and guidance.

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

    • I was busy enough and if i ever had spare time i could ask for more work, i never felt like i was given too much work.

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

    • I was given enough responsibility but not so much that i felt uncomfortable.

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

    • It was very useful to be able to learn how industry works while still being a student.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Comfortable.

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

    • It was well organised, all the students started together so had a good group atmosphere and all the training was very well organised.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There were reguarly personal development days.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely apply to a job with AstraZeneca again.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The group of students was close, and it was good that there were so may of us.

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

    • The cost of living was acceptable.

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

    • I lived in manchester which is known for its nightlife, however if i had lived in macclesfield i would have been slightly different.

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

    • Lots of opportunities both with and without work people.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2017

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