Research Assistant Review

by 4cast Ltd

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Rating

2.3/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    1.8
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • You have to use your own initiative to get the most out of this placement.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt valued by my immediate colleagues and my manager.

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

    • You need to learn on your own, as most of the my task only my predecessors and me know how to do them.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Having a relative short day you are busy most of the time.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Towards the second half of the placement I was given some analysis to write. A paragraph a week.

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

    • I think it has improved my IT skills which are very useful for my future. Also it was teach me how to deal with different personalities in an office environment.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a very fun environment, but mainly between more senior employees.

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

    • I think the job was just transfered from one student

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

    • There was no real investment for my training, as it was only one week on the job training.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Is a very small business with limited room for career development

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was no real social scene.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Central London is a expensive place.

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

    • There is a well known club just opposite of the office. I never went.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was only one charity run.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2009

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