Research Engineer Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Almost perfect job, limited pay rises stops it getting full marks

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

    • Very friendly and welcoming

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

    • Always help or advise given

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

    • Fairly busy day to day, some manic moments and slow days but that's normal

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

    • Down to you how much you want, they treat you as they would any other staff member so the workload is similar

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

    • Ideal if your doing physics, I'm doing mechanical engineering but found the work closely related to my skill set plus I learnt a lot about physics side of things.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great bunch of people in my office and in the group in general

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

    • Ideal and well oiled

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

    • One thing they push for is personal development and training and is actively encouraged

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Been offered a job, only down side is they pay less than most company's

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

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

    • Kent/London is fairly expensive to go out every week

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

    • London....need I say more?

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

    • Yes

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2013

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