Team Member Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    1.3

    The Role

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

    • A lot of variety and the feeling that my work was valued. However there were some frustrations and annoyances with some of the management decisions.

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

    • It's nice to know my work will be missed when I'm not there

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

    • My supervisors were generally very busy, so it wasn't always possible to get support and guidance when I needed it. It was helpful when I got it, though.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Occasional days of having nothing to do, and occasional days of being worked off my feet, but generally there was always enough work available to fill my days

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

    • I was given more responsibility than I would have thought I could have handled at the start of the year, but I managed much better than I expected.

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

    • I have gained much needed interpersonal skills, improved my report writing and gained confidence in what I am capable of.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet and studious, punctuated by occasional conversations or comments.

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

    • The start of the year was fairly slow, because not much work was specifically set out for me, however it sped up as the year progressed.

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

    • Essential health and safety and civil service e-learning courses, but nothing beyond that.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I am not sure about what my plans are after university, but DSTL is a worthwhile company to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a reasonable social scene, stymied by the lack of things to do in the neighbourhood except go to pubs.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Rents were expensive and so was food/drink, due to the proximity to London

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Unless by nightlife you mean nocturnal wildlife...

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were not any universities in the area, so there was very little around targeted at my age group.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2013

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