Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I've really enjoyed my placement and the work that I've been doing. My placement has given me so much insight into working in a pharmaceutical company, and the process of clinical trials. The placement has been really hands-on, and I've had the opportunity to be involved in projects outside of my job role.
I feel very valued by my colleagues. I think that we have all worked really well together, and helped each other whenever needed. I think that the work that I have done as part of my placement has positively contributed to the team. This is also reflected in the praise I have received from my team members.
My supervisors have given me as much support as I have asked for. I have always received guidance when I have asked for it. Instead of being spoon fed the answers I have been directed to resources that can help me, which has helped to develop my independence and self-reliance.
Throughout my placement my workload has varied - some weeks I have been very busy and other weeks have been much quieter. I have never had too much or too little work as supervisors closely monitor this. The work is always there, it just depends how much you want to ask for as to how busy you will be.
I was given a fair amount of responsibility during my placement, but never too much. I had responsibility over my own work and the projects that I contributed to. As a placement student I did not have any overall responsibility in projects, which meant that I was never under too much pressure.
I have developed so many skills during my placement, which will be helpful far into my future. This includes communication skills, team-working, working independently and Microsoft package skills. I was also given training relevant to my placement role and other roles within the company, which was really useful and interesting.
The Company
The atmosphere was really welcoming in the office. Everyone was really approachable and helpful, so it never felt like you were bothering anyone by asking questions. Everyone in the office was always up for a chat, but likewise the environment was never so noisy that it was distracting. It was a great working environment.
The placement was really well organised. The company takes on a lot of placement students so the programme has been really well set-up. There are plenty of activities that are organised for the placement students. There are also particular POCs for each placement student, so that there are always people to go to when you need help.
I was able to do lots of online and face-to-face training sessions, many of which were voluntary. There were certain training sessions that you had to take part in, but the rest is up to you - whatever you would like to be trained in. This is really up to your own initiative.
Flexi Time
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
The future employment prospects are very appealing. This is particularly as I have really enjoyed my placement and can see where I can progress in the company. I also now have good knowledge of the background of and processes within the company, so would be very comfortable in a role within the company.
The Culture
Yes, there were social events organised during the working day such as lunches. There were also parties throughout the year for the whole department. The placement students also organised social events outside of work, such as dinners and activities at the weekends. There were a variety of different events that you could get involved with.
The cost was quite high - London is one of the most expensive places in the UK. However as students there are always good deals to be found if you know where to look. There are also events on in London that you don't find anywhere else in the UK so the costs can be justified.
The nightlife was good. There are lots of bars, cafes and restaurants near the office. There were often events occurring in the area outside the office, which were fun and often free! The office is also very close to transport links, so its easy to travel around London to various areas.
There are some opportunities to be involved in activities outside of work, such as volunteering and inclusivity and diversity groups. There are also projects you can get involved in if you have the extra time. The opportunities are there it just depends on how much time you have to spare.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
June 2020