Team Member, Signature Analysis Team Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the atmosphere and the work I was given.

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

    • Got on well with colleagues, there were lots of young people including other students and recent graduates.

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

    • My immediate line manager was very laid back, but several senior colleagues were very helpful and offered a lot of guidance.

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

    • Varied considerably from week to week - sometimes I had a lot of work on, but when I didn't there was always someone to ask who would try to find me something to o.

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

    • Was pleased to be given more responsibility than I would have expected for a three month internship.

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

    • Learnt some general and transferable skills, but a lot of it was quite job specific.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Young colleagues meant it was generally quite a fun atmosphere.

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

    • A few issues initially with IT etc, but generally very well organised.

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

    • Didn't receive a lot in the way of formal training.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Applying for university sponsorship, future summer placement and potentially a graduate position.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene for those who were all living in the same part of town, although I was living further away and so wasn't always able to get so involved.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Pretty good because I stayed in my university accommodation.

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

    • About average.

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

    • Some sports and social clubs etc.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

September 2013

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