Operational Analyst Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • The job was great fun. The combination of interesting work with plenty of opportunities and great people made the year really worthwhile.

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

    • Everyone was always really welcoming and happy to assist and answer questions with any work I was set.

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

    • My manager was always on hand to organise training, deal with any developing issues and make sure I was enjoying my time there.

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

    • There was always work to be done and opportunities to earn overtime if wanted.

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

    • As the year progressed and a people got a better view of my capabilities, I was given more responsibility and was often left alone to complete the tasks set.

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

    • Training was fantastic and I have no doubt the IT skills I have gained will assist me for the next few years at least.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The people made for a great atmosphere and needed no encouragement to celebrate birthdays and the like.

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

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

    • I was treated as any other employee of the company with regards to training with lots of opportunities available which I was more than happy to take on.

    5/5
  • 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
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would happily return to work with DSTL and would recommend them as an employer to anyone interested.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are lots of graduates and interns working together so the social scene was always busy.

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

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

    • Portsmouth is not lacking in nightlife and has more than enough clubs and bars to suit everyone's desires.

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

    • The civil service club provides lots of opportunities with sports teams, days out, exercise classes etc.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2013

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