Assistant Natural Environment Advisor Review

by Ministry of Defence

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • The job was challenging and varied and provided me with a range of beneficial experiences.

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

    • I was part of a small team and felt very highly valued for my work and as part of the team.

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

    • Support was consistent and helpful, whilst allowing me room to use my own initiative.

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

    • The job was challenging and I managed a high workload. At times it was stressful, but experience of this was highly beneficial to me.

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

    • I had quite a lot of responsibility, though I was guided and monitored along the way. I was responsible for managing my own workload entirely.

    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 got a first in my degree after completing my placement, which I solely put down to the experience and knowledge I gained. It also helped me get a graduate job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was well balanced between positive and enthusiastic about life, and being professional.

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

    • The placement was well organised most of the time and the times when it wasn't was largely down to the changeable nature of the workload and sector in which I worked.

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

    • The company invested highly in my personal development. I attended training courses that enhanced my own personal portfolio of skills.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Employment with them is possible, but unlikely due to the funding cuts in the public sector. I know if they had a job to offer me they would, but existing staff members are at risk of losing their jobs, so it is not likely.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was only one other placement student and though we met up regularly outside of work, we both travelled home frequently so this was not that often.

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

    • It was pretty good value for money.

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

    • Enough for me, but possibly too quiet for most students!

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

    • There were loads of opportunities to get out with other members of the team in their specialist activities.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

July 2010

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