Assistant Operational Research Analyst Review

by Department of Health

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the content of the work and the way in which I got to go about the work and learn about the industry

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

    • Was made to feel very welcomed and feel as though my work was of real benefit to them and to the business as a whole

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

    • Lots of support, could ask any questions and get helpful and effective responses

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

    • Most of the time I was busy however there were times when I had little or nothing to do, however got work if I asked for it during these periods

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

    • Given lots of responsibility and got to meet and report to some influential people within the business

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

    • Discovered that it is the job I want to do when I leave university and has taught me loads about techniques. Has also given me lots of experience with practice application and interview skills that will stay with me forever

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Could be quiet at times but good fun when conversation or discussion was started

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

    • Very well organised and most of the time people were aware of my role and how they could help

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

    • Invested a lot of time in developing me in work, however not much outside help

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Didn't get a job offer, however they taught me how to get a job within the business to put me a step ahead of the competition should I wish to work for them in the future

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good, knew the other placement students really well and was never short of a night out if wanted!

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

    • Had the money to live on my own and have nights/meals out

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

    • Lots of places to go to with lots of variety as well

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

    • Events were advertised and felt like I was welcome on any

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2013

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