Summer Student Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • When had work to do it was interesting but there were numerous times when I had nothing to do.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All who I worked with were welcoming and encouraging.

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

    • Guidance was given and I felt I could always ask for help if I needed it. However this was not from my line manager but from the 'buddy' I had been assigned.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • On numerous occasions I would have nothing to do and would have to wait until work could be found for me.

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

    • I was never solely responsible for a complete piece of work but I had to contribute sections which I had to complete without supervision before they were reviewed.

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

    • Time management, prioritisation of task which need completing and communicatiing with different levels of seniority in the company I worked for an thier customers will all be useful in my final degree year and in the work place in the future

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly but with a focus on work.

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

    • I had to wait a week before I had access to a laptop and thus any work. Also when I finished one task I often had to wait before something else was found for me to do - there seemed to be a lack of planning even though my manager had known for a long time that I would be joining the team.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I received training when it was required and did not have to wait for this. I was able to attend extra seminars which were very useful, although these had to come out of my own time.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will apply for the graduate scheme and they seemed keen for me to apply, however I was not offered monetary incentives to return as I know others have been.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we went out together a few times for lunch.

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

    • I don't know, I didn't live in the area - I commuted each day.

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

    • I don't know, I didn't live in the area - I commuted each day.

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

    • There seemed to be but I did not get involved in any whilst I was there.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

September 2013

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