Team Member Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Working at the company felt very relaxed, there was still lots of work to do but everyone is very supportive and very helpful. The work was interesting and others will definitely come by and have a chat to make sure you're getting on okay.

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

    • Everyone treated me like I'd been working there for years, I made friends with all of them and it felt easy to fit in with everyone.

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

    • I could always get help when I needed it in just about everything I would need to ask when working there.

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

    • There were some quiet days but I was kept on my toes the whole time, all I needed to do was ask around for some work if I didn't have any.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had a lot of work to do myself, and no one was over my shoulder the whole time. There was definitely a nice balance between working on my own and working with others.

    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 managed to pick up a lot of skills and experience I might never have gotten not working here. I wouldn't say I'd use all of the knowledge I picked up but I do feel I learnt a lot being there.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There were some quiet days but people would always be willing to stop by and unwind a bit.

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

    • Aside from waiting a while for my start date it was all ok.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was a lot of training available to me.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I would definitely consider going back there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a group for graduates and placements students that you can join.

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

    • It seemed fine to me.

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

    • Can be a bit tough to get around to some places but other than that it seemed fine.

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

    • Enough social functions to keep you busy.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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