Placement Student Review

by Lubrizol

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement as it provided experience and was a change from simply studying at university for 4 years straight.

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

    • All the staff were very friendly, helpful and made me feel valued.

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

    • As much support as I required was given.

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

    • Some days would be busier than others but some days there would be less to do if I was waiting on reactions to finish and if all other tasks had been completed there would be little left for me to do.

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

    • As much as I wanted/ could manage.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I'm sure I've developed many skills that will be applicable to whatever degree/ career path I pursue.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and lively.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • Only H and S courses were undertaken.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am interested in a different line of employment.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was one other placement student within Lubrizol and several within other companies within the Hexagon Tower. All were friendly, sociable and approachable.

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

    • Reasonable- Manchester city centre has a wide variety of locations to suit any budget.

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

    • Very varied night life to suit everybody. Good transport around the city to reach destinations.

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

    • Colleagues were always keen to socialise.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

North West

September 2012

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