Chemical Engineering Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • It was hard work with an awful lot to learn in a very short space of time but the work was challenging in a mainly enjoyable manner.

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

    • Even as a newcomer to the industry my opinions were valued and respected.

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

    • Brilliant support from the management within my team.

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

    • Had plenty of work to do, although more variety at times would have made life more interesting.

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

    • About the amount I wanted.

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

    • Not hugely with my degree studies, but good for ling term work place skills and competencies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Not a never ending party but pretty sociable for an office.

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

    • Once you start it's fine, the lead up is somewhat tangled and disorganised.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of people were more than happy to give me lots of their time to teach me and help me understand things, but this was in place of any formal training.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • At the moment it's a case of wait and see, although there's a well defined process for going for a graduate job from an internship.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, but generally centred around where people were living.

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

    • High, but expected for greater London

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

    • You've got to travel a little way to get any.

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

    • Not much considering the size of the office.

    2/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

International

August 2009

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