Chemistry Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed working here - I definatly want to come back!

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

    • As soon as I arrived I felt part of the team

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

    • My line manager and others in the group were very keen to help me develop over the internship

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

    • There was always work to be done - careful planning was definatly needed.

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

    • I was given my objectives at the start of the internship, it was then up to me to get stuff done! If I did need help however, people were around to ask.

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

    • Just knowing how to think about research is going to be very useful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • friendly and relaxed

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

    • There were no problems at all in this area.

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

    • I was shown new techniques, allowed to use new equipment and given full training at the beginning of the internship.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

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

    • Really would like to work here in the future

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • lived with other interns - great fun.

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

    • stuff is cheep up here!

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

    • Had some good nights out.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • played 5-a-side football with guys from around the site - was a good way of meeting people.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

August 2009

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