Commercial Assistant Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • It was a really interesting placement that was at times challenging but this only made it more rewarding.

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

    • Everyone made a real effort early on to welcome me and were very friendly.

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

    • All senior staff were available to talk to and would happily provide guidance and encouragement as when needed but were equally happy to trust that I would perform without intervention.

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

    • I always had plenty of work to do but if it ever started to feel like too much I could discuss this with my line manager and get certain tasks reassigned.

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

    • The role I was performing allowed me a great deal of freedom to work in the way I found best and I was given a similar level of responsibility as those who has worked in the company for many years.

    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 was given a good grounding for a future career in procurement and was also given opportunities to experience other areas of the business.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly as it is an open plan office but at the same time it is still a professional environment where work is the priority.

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

    • I was provided with a full induction on arrival introduced to all of the team, given opportunities to visit the other main sites and had regular meetings with my line manager where I could discuss any concerns.

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

    • There were a number of mandatory training courses that I was required to attend and there was also access to a wide range of optional courses that I was able to take. All other members of staff were also happy to take time to explain new concepts to me and give guidance where necessary.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I have been offered sponsorship for my final year at Uni which in addition to the money guarantees me a graduate interview.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is an employee run club called Steps which all new starters are invited to and representatives from this attend the induction to welcome you to Dstl and they run regular social events.

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

    • I lived in Southsea in Portsmouth so the beach was right on my doorstep along with several main nightlife areas. The prices were very reasonable considering the southern location.

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

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

    • There are many employee run clubs who are always open to new members.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

South East

August 2013

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