Research Assistant Review

by Cardiff University

Rating

4.7/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Responsibilities
    5.0
  • Support & Guidance
    5.0
  • Culture
    4.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

    • My daily role involved working on my individual project, speaking to my supervisor and carrying out research.

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

    • I have learnt a range of skills, particularly how to work in a group and how to research effectively. I have also learnt how to manage my time better.

  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

    • 5/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

    • I was given full responsibility of my project but could always ask my supervisor for support.

  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

    • 5/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

    • I received full support and guidance and always had someone to go to if I got stuck.

  • How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

    • 5/5

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • The general atmosphere was always very friendly, and I never felt judged or treated differently just since I was a student.

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the social opportunities?

    • 3/5
  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

    • 3/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my internship and wouldn't have wanted to spend my summer doing anything different.

  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations

    • 5/5
  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Cardiff University

    • 5/5
  • 7. Would you recommend Cardiff University to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Cardiff University

    • Do your research and know the details of what you are applying for.

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Research

Wales

November 2022

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