Laboratory Assisstant Review

by University of Guelph

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Workload was often high, but worth it.

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

    • Very close group within the lab

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

    • Supervisor ensured I was capable of doing all tasks delegated to me, and then allowed independent work

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

    • Varied from very busy to just busy

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

    • Quite a lot of opportunities to work independently

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

    • Skills were gained that will be very useful for my desired career path

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and the work was enjoyable for the most part

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

    • There were a few rough edges initially, but overall it ran very smoothly

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • It was ensured that I developed useful skills such as presentation skills

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    International Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to return if possible

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was some social aspects, but much of the social scene was distant

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Some things were fairly expensive, but there were others that were cheaper than normal

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not amazing, but there were a few bars

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • If you had time, there were quite a few activities to choose from

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

July 2012