Analytical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Placement Student Review

by Mundipharma Research

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year at Mundipharma. The atmosphere in the company was very positive and friendly and made coming to work each day a joy.

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

    • I felt like a part of the team whilst working at Mundipharma not just a placement student. My opinion was respected in meetings and overall I felt like I was valued by my colleagues.

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

    • The support I was given was good and the open door policy operated by the management made it easy to go in and talk to them if any problems arose.

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

    • The level of work given matched my capabilities at the time and so when I first started they acknowledged the lack of experience I had but as I became a more competent member of the team the workload was increased accordingly to continue to improve my skills.

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

    • I was given an appropriate amount of responsibility as I proved I was able to complete tasks outside of the every day tasks.

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

    • The skills and training I received made me a more conscientious worker but also allowed me to complete work at a faster rate when returning to study.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming in the lab. Everyone was easy to talk to and approachable when I had any issues or needed help with anything.

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

    • The placement was fairly well organized and became more organized as it went on.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given internal training of a high standard which allowed me to carry out my role in an efficient manner.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • After completing my placement Mundipharma contancted me with regards to a job and I have now begun employment with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The placement students met up regularly whilst on placement.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • As the company was based in Cambridge the cost of living and socializing is quite high.

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

    • There are plenty of bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs in Cambridge.

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

    • The sport and social club organize a variety of activities throughout the year including theatre trips, beer festivals, bbqs, Camopoly and many more.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical, Science, Chemistry

East of England

June 2014

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