Industrial Placement Student Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    1.8
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I was not really given any work to do and if I was it was mainly small short tasks.

    1/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Some colleagues but my manager never provided work.

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

    • Hardly saw my manager.

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Mostly very bored, but on occasional days I had a lot to do, which I like.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Some responsibility on small tasks.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Research skills, reading papers.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and happy to help.

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

    • Seemed to have too many students for the amount of work available.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Did a few course.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would not want a job.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, once involved its very good. A lot of trips and socials.

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

    • Quite expensive to go out and rent was high.

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

    • London nightlife was good, but expensive!

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Computer Science

South East

August 2013

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