Chemical Engineering Placement Review

by British Sugar

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    1.4

    The Role

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

    • Initially I felt that managers had little or no time to help me start project but after I fed this back to them I went out and did some pioneering research for the factory.

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

    • Some more than others but I felt as if all of the people I worked with valued my opinion.

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

    • My managers was a very busy, in-demand resource so trying to find the time with him to get some guidance was at times extremely difficult.

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

    • Once my work load picked up I definitely felt I was doing a good stint. Always worked more than the contracted 37 hours.

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

    • I was project leading a new technology that had never been applied to the industry before and was given full responsibility for communications between our company and international suppliers/contractors.

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

    • Trained in lean sigma principles, otherwise just the usual development of soft skills you get in any job.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Where I sat there was always some good conversation and I think every office has the class clown, which made afternoons much more entertaining.

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

    • Good to an extent, other placements are set up much better.

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

    • Lot's of training given, not much in the wat of personal development.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Have been offered a graduate position which is something I would definitely consider.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good with a few select placement students, nothing in the way of colleagues. Factory-based social scene is definitely not for the under-40's.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Renting is pretty cheap but to socialise you have to travel a fair distance.

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

    • A cinema, a spoons and 3 below-average nightclubs.

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

    • None whatsoever.

    0/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Systems Engineering, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Manufacturing, Market Research, Mechanical Engineering

East of England

July 2013

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