Placement Student

Role Description

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

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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

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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

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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

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

As much as I wanted/ could manage.

3/5

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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

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The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

Friendly and lively.

3/5

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8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

4/5

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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

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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

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11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

I am interested in a different line of employment.

3/5

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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

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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

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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

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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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