R&D Placement student Review

by Dr. Oetker

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

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

    • It was a relativley small team which meant you were an important part of it!

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

    • Managers support and guidance was excellent, very good regualr review process to help get the most out of the placement.

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

    • There was often a lot of different tasks to be completed, however I enjoyed this more than having too little to do and means you get to experience more whilst on placement

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

    • Was given my own projects to manage and given more responsibility towards the end of my placement

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • team working skills and organisational skills were invaluable going into final year of Uni

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • Had a good handover period and training where it was required

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There may have been greater chances had I pursued them

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a lot of social activites throughout the year, a lot of meals/ nights out, lunches out from the office.

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

    • Typical city prices

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

    • Very good in the city, nothing going on where the office actually is.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes because it is located jsut outside a large city.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2013

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