Honorary Research Assistant Review

by Aston University

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • It was a big transition going from a small research coursework in class to a big professional research project but I had a lot of support and I have definitely been given the opportunity to develop new skills and learn to be more self sufficient.

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

    • I felt my work was very valued with my recruiting, testing participants then analysing data. Also with my literature research and assisting writing up results and writing up a research paper.

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

    • I was given a lot of support throughout, especially when I first started.

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

    • I was pretty busy most of the time so it really makes you feel you have achieved something at the end of the day.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility. I was given assistance in areas I wasn't 100% sure about but I was encouraged to take responsibility for the tasks I was involved with in order to further myself.

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

    • It really helped. I feel I have a better understanding of more complex statistics and psychological theories, I feel I have a good idea of the structure of my final year project and also in presenting the paper.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office certainly wasn't dull. I was in an office with other placement students working on different projects and so we got to see lots of different projects at work.

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

    • It was very well organised.

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

    • A lot of time and effort, I couldn't have asked for more.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I'm intending to do post-graduate study and continue a career in research.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, I didn't have any problems and we went out outside of work time and fun in the office.

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

    • Reasonable for a central city location. Student deals.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots to do both at the university and in the city.

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

    • Evening lectures and will be presenting at a conference.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

June 2009

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