Team member Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Have enjoyed my placement from start to finish

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

    • Had lots of good feedback from my technical lead and have felt welcomed into the team

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

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

    • sometimes didn't have enough to do however mostly had work to occupy me on a daily basis

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

    • felt responsible for the work I was completing and giving to my colleagues

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

    • Have learnt new skills that I will hopefully build on in future in my career

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A fantastic office to have worked in this year

    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?

    • constantly learning throughout the placement and colleagues always able to offer help and advice

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I would love to return to the company in future to further work on the skills and abilities I have learnt this year

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I didn't get involved much with other placement students, however I socialised with my colleagues a lot

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

    • paid quite low rent lodging in a family home and socialising was a medium amount

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

    • not many good clubs but lots of nice bars and pubs

    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+)

Mechanical Engineering

South West

August 2013

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