Operating Procedures Systems Student Placement Review
by Mundipharma Research
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.6
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The Company
4.7
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The Culture
3.4
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
The entire year was incredibly varied and I felt like I was given real responsibility.
Upon asking for extra project work or to help out where I can in other areas I was encouraged to do so and thanked for doing so.
Excellent regular 1 to 1 meetings and 1-1 coaching sessions. I was given a lot of support from my line managers who helped me pick my final year modules in relation to the skills I had developed whilst away on placement, as well as helping me to identify graduate schemes that I would be interested in applying to.
Due to the nature of the role business differed from week to week. At times I could be very busy with day-to-day responsibilities, at other times I could have no day-to-day work to do which was an opportunity to do project work or other tasks. At no point did I have absolutely nothing to do.
First line of support for two systems used across the business and given the lead on a few projects to tackle over the course of the year.
My professional development has been outstanding and I have undertaken a lot of professional skills training (Presenting Skills, Giving and Receiving Feedback, Excel Skills etc.) at the expense of the company. I honestly couldn't ask for more.
The Company
Busy and noisy at times due to the location of my desk (in the main building) but a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Objectives were set at the start of the year and regular placement reviews set-up. Everything went as planned.
I have undertaken a lot of professional development over the last year including a lot of soft skills training at the expense of the company. The learning and professional development opportunities presented to me have been second to none.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Healthcare from home
No out and out graduate scheme but if the opportunity presented itself to return it would be hard to turn down.
The Culture
Depends on how involved you want to get, regular dinners/lunches/drinks were organised for those who wanted to attend.
Due to the area of Cambridge I chose to live in getting around was difficult. Cambridge itself is an expensive place to live.
Not the worst, some lovely city centre pubs and bars. Nothing like university nightlife.
For those that sought such opportunities the Sports & Social Club organised a lot of subsidised events.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Operations, Business Management, Computer Systems Engineering, Customer Service, Human Resources, Information Technology, Recruitment
East of England
May 2014
