Student Chemist Review

by Lubrizol

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The placement was interesting, relavent to my course and challenging. The working environment between other students and full timers was fantastic

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues

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

    • My supervisor was very good at ensuring I had enough work. Also he was always available for support

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I always found something to do, but rarely did I feel I had too much to do at once.

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

    • My supervisor was largely responsible for the project but I was trusted with the laboratory work required to support the project

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Very competent at lab work now which is relevant to my degree

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone got on very well with each other

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

    • Very well.. I had a clear project defined from the outset which I worked on all the time, with occasional support of other projects when needed

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

    • Very good - Lubrizol like to ensure their students are well supported and trained suitably.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Depending on where you are in a degree the company often offers final year students employment with them. Other students are also encouraged to apply after their degree is finished

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of activities available

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

    • subsidised by the company made activities cheapish

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

    • Decent nightlife in Derby

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

    • lots of activities run by the Sports and Social club

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

May 2014

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