Analyst Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Loved it! Want to do it again.

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

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

    • Could not ask for more. Approachable and willing toanswer any questions.

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

    • Very cyclical. Nothing one week, loads the next but I enjoyed this more than having a constant level.

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

    • MOre than I was expecting and at times wanted but very glad for this.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • It is a large organisation so it can't be like working in a SME but thepeople are what made it great as well as the work.

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

    • No problems to report.Was very happy with induction etc.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Love the work and the people i worked with.Would really like to go back!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Salary was good, much better than a few of my friends from uni had.

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

    • Good people andgood places.Would definatley recommend.

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

    • Just find out about it and you are more than welcome.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2013

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