Student Placement Review

by Lubrizol

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my work placement.

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

    • For such a large site, I felt valued by alot of colleagues.

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

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

    • My job was very busy and i never had time to be bored!

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

    • Lubrizol trusted in me to carry out important tasks but were always there to help and guide me.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • The people I worked with took their jobs seriously, yet the atmosphere was always positive.

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

    • The training I had was worthwhile and set me up to continue the rest of my placement.

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

    • I had initial training, and throughout the year i was always welcome to ask questions or sit with someone experienced to learn new things.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would really enjoy working here - great location, people and food! The opportunity for career progression is amazing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The students are always organising events to do together and have become good friends.

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

    • I also live in this area so it is what I expected. There are great student offers in and around Derby due to the local university.

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

    • Derby and Chesterfield are close by with fantastic nightlife - something for everyone.

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

    • The company has a sports and social club which organise subsidised events, the variety is outstanding!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

May 2013

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