R&D Intern Review

by Pall Corporation

Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Very good learning experience in a rapidly expanding field, work content was good and lab/office balance was spot on. Everyone in the company was very supporting and welcoming from the start.

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

    • All of my colleagues were very welcoming and appreciation was given on all work, no matter how small, from direct team members and members higher up.

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

    • Management were very supportive and were available for help whenever. There were regular 1:1 meetings to discuss issues, ideas and targets.

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

    • Some days in the lab would be very hectic and busy, but they were limited. Covid-19 caused us to work from home where work dried up over time and workload was on the lower side, but there was typically enough to keep me busy.

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

    • I was involved in project-critical job regularly and as such, there was definitely responsibility handed to me. Some aspects of work weren't given to me as I was a placement student, but overall I was happy with the level of responsibility.

    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 developed were very relevant to my degree and my future aspirations, and will also be useful if I want to return to this field of work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was somewhat quiet but positive. There were not many social events outside of the office.

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

    • Start date was postponed by a week. Training was not structured and done on an as-need basis. Induction process went smoothly and regular intern meetings were good.

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

    • Outside of work training, there were not many opportunities for personal development. The interns were given presentation training and access to informational videos on topics in the industry.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Pall focuses on internal recruitment heavily and job progression is definitely attainable. Transferring between OpCos is also seemingly easy and allows for a career change.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Amongst interns, there was a good social scene. Portsmouth has a good nightlife and there is lots to do, we all kept in touch regularly.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Portsmouth is a very cheap area to live in. Rent, bills and transport was very cheap and places to eat and drink were reasonable.

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

    • The nightlife was very good, a lot of variety and the clubs are cheap.

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

    • There are clubs to join in Portsmouth such as the Maker's guild or sports clubs, as well as open green spaces for socializing and exercise, but a lot are restricted to the Portsmouth university students.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemical Engineering

South East

August 2020

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