Instrumentation Scientist Placement Student Review

by Diamond Light Source

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • Excellent placement. Very skilled co-workers and was given freedom to explore research and support when needed.

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

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

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

    • A lot of people take their annual leave in August so I was stuck finding things to keep myself busy for about a week until they came back

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good co-workers

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The work itself was well defined, but assistance was neither offered nor provided for temporary accommodation by HR. I was luck find a room in the next town before I started, as I would not have been able to take position otherwise

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

    • Trained in science/theory of synchtrons, and in relevant computer packages

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Diamond is dependent on STFC funding, and as civil servants are very affected by the budget deficit.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Only met one other placement student in passing. It is a very big compound and didn't really run into anyone.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Around oxford, so ok

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

    • Didn't go out, so no idea!

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • a fair few football and other sports teams always wanting students to join in.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Material & Mineral Engineering, Science

South East

September 2010

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