Research Assistant Review

by Umphafa Private Nature Reserve

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • It opened my eyes! It was a fantastic opportunity.

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

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

    • Provided with all the support you would require

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

    • The right amount of busy, worked Monday to Friday and relaxed on the weekends.

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

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

    • They helped guide me on a masters to undertake

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Even after spending a couple of nights sleeping in the bush, foraging for food and walking about in high temperatures the atmosphere was still high.

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

    • Couldn't really fault it

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

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

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I got on really well with the others I was working with.

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

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

    • Nightdrives to see the wildlife!

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

    • There were plenty of options and activities to do on the weekends.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

April 2014

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