Horizon Scanning Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Had a fantastic time and developed 100% as a person as well as professionally.

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

    • Very valued, but only as much as I earned.

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

    • My original buddy worked out really badly because I was given no support, however after I raised this as an issue and it was sorted out. From then on it was great.

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

    • I range from having a good level of work to do to being extremely busy and under pressure.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility but only because I showed I could handle it!

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

    • I feel I've developed immensely of the year but most of all I've become more confident about going to university which is something I was worried about.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very good and far more friendly than I expected when I started!

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

    • It was the first time my team had had a YINI so they didn't know all the ins and outs but it was fine.

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

    • They made it clear that it was all about my development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have gained a sponsorship through university which means I get a guaranteed interview after I graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, I lived onsite with eight other students and had a great time.

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

    • It was highly expensive to get into town but it was a price I was willing to pay.

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

    • Wasn't what I was used to but still great.

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

    • Because I lived onsite it was hard to get around meaning it was hard to get out and do things. Good job some of the other students had cars.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

August 2013

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