Team Member Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it, it was fun and a really useful experience. Would recommend.

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

    • My team was really fun, and easy to get involved with. Everyone was friendly.

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

    • Everyone was pretty supportive of each other, and my manager frequently stopped by to see how I (and everybody else) was doing.

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

    • There tended to be periods of lots and lots of work, followed by periods of not a lot on at all.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was doing things that mattered and were useful, but I wasn't running the show - that sounds a bit too crazy! If I couldn't do something on time, I don't think the whole company would go bust.

    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 learned a lot of life skills, like time management and punctuality, and some technical skills too, such as improving my Linux usage and using some different programs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My team was fun. People got the work done, but there were quite a few laughs and jokes. Lots and lots of cake too.

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

    • It seemed set up well enough to me.

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

    • I did quite a few training courses, and was encouraged to look for areas of training / development I was interested in doing.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'll see what life looks like when I've finished uni, but I'd be happy to work there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. Also had an organised new starters group.

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

    • I don't really know. Average.

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

    • It seemed all-right to me. Not much of a clubber myself.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, lots. It's pretty easy to get involved.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2013

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