Placement Chemist student at Lubrizol

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Duration
Placement Year (10 Months+)
Region
Derby
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4/5

The Role
4.3
The Company
4
The Culture
3.6

The Role

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

Really enjoyed the year. Learnt a lot and found what it is like to work in industry.
5 /5

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

Felt like I was part of the team. Invited to all meetings for my project and involved in discussions.
4 /5

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

Lots of support given. My supervisor always made time to help me and read my reports and watch my presentations.
4 /5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

Never bored always had things to do.
4 /5

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

Lots of responsibility on my project able to give suggestions on where the project should go.
4 /5

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

Developed a lot of skills which were invaluable for my development in industry. I was able to see how the skills I have learnt during my degree could be applied to an industry setting, These skill will be useful in my continued study as well.
5 /5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

Great fun working environment. Able to ask questions in a informal settling and able to suggest ideas for other projects.
5 /5

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

Very well organized the placement knew what to expect from me and I knew what to expect from the department. Time given for university work and meeting.
5 /5

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

There were many training sessions available to me. Training on making a successful poster which will be helpful in my further career
5 /5

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

  • Flexi Time
  • Subsidised Canteen
  • Sports and Social Club
3 /5

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

Would have accepted a job if I had not decided to do a PhD. Happily work in the company later in life.
4 /5

The Culture

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

Yes 9 students lived together and socialized together along with the other students. Trips and actives were arranged through the sport and social club too.
5 /5

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

University accommodation was expensive for what it was. But the area was cheaper.
4 /5

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

Good but not a large student city so not aimed at students.
4 /5

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

Many actives were arranged through the sport and social club which enjoyed. Cheap gym close by.
3 /5

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