Learning and Development Administrator - 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
4.5
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The Culture
4.1
- 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
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement at Mundipharma Research.
I always felt valued by my colleagues and was able to foster professional working relationships with fellow colleagues and clients.
I had regular 1-2-1 meetings with my manger and she was incredibly supportive and always available if I wanted to talk through anything.
There were times when it got quite busy but it was never unmanageable. When it was quieter I was able to assist my colleagues and gain exposure to more generalist HR role.
As my manager regularly worked away from the office it was my responsibility to create a positive impression of the Learning and Development team. I also had 3 objectives to complete during my year – all of which were linked to the strategic organisational objectives.
Undertaking a placement has given me a greater understanding of the theories which I have been taught during the final year. As a result I have noticed a significant improvement in my grades.
The Company
There was a very friendly atmosphere within the office. It is the type of company who celebrate their successes which I found engaging and motivational.
It was very well organised. Upon arrival I had a well structured induction schedule which enabled me to settle into the role quickly.
I was encouraged to attend the learning and development events which I thought would be appropriate to both my current role and future career. The company had lots of different events to attend including presentation skills.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Healthcare/Dental
If I hadn't already secured a job I would have loved to go back.
The Culture
Yes, I often went out with the other students and made some great friends.
Cambridge isn’t the cheapest place to live but the salary reflects the increased cost of living and I was able to save money during the year. The company also covered the costs of a relocation agent who searched for and arranged viewings for properties which was fantastic.
There are lots of pubs, bars and clubs in the city centre and surrounding areas but they can be a bit pricey.
The company had a sports and social club who organised theatre trips, pub quizzes, BBQ’s etc.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
East of England
June 2014
