Analyst Review

by Aesica

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed learning various techniques and becoming part of the working environment. It was good getting an insight into this type of work

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

    • After a few months I had the same responsibilities as my colleagues so they trusted me to do the work correctly but would also help if I was struggling

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

    • My supervisor tried to find me a project to do as this was part of my degree requirements but it was difficult as this is a non research site.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • For the first month or two had a lot of spare time where I had not been fully trained so there wasn't a lot I could do but once fully trained I could easily fill my days.

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

    • Once fully trained I had the same responsibilities as my colleagues so my work was trusted to be accurate.

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

    • I have learnt how to work accurately and efficiently as well as working as part of a team. In addition I now know how to operate various pieces of machinery such as HPLCs. These skills will help me in future jobs however I would like to pursue a career in research which may require different skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • During the day when there were plenty of people around there was a fun atmosphere in the labs but as I worked as a small shift team the early mornings and late nights could be a bit dull when there was only 1 other person in the lab.

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

    • The actual placement was straightforward and I blended in very well. I found it hard finding a project as this was a non-research site so I wouldn't recommend this placement for someone who needs to do some kind of project but would recommend it if a person just wanted a year in industry

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was trained as any other member of staff would be

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

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

    • It was hinted at that if there was a place available after I had finished my degree then I could return.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only placement student but a lot of my colleagues were near my age and some lived near me so we sometimes went out together.

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

    • I stayed near my university and thus commuted to work each day. The train journeys cost quite a lot. There were however places available to stay near the company

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

    • Didn't go out in Queenborough as it is only a small town with a pub or 2

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • No

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

Scotland

October 2009

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