Formulation Assistant Review

by RB

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I always have enough work and it is interesting.

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

    • You are always trusted to do things and helped to integrate into the team.

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

    • Support and advise given when asked but sometimes it can be difficult to get a hold of line managers.

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

    • Almost always very busy. Never had nothing to do. Sometimes too much to do but usually someone will help out.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility to run my own placement and get what I wanted out of it. I had my own project and could make my own decisions.

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

    • Invaluable skills gained, independance, team work, time management, communication - all will help in later life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was always busy with work, but there was always a light atmosphere and everyone got on very well.

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

    • Some training at the beginning of the placement could be improved but overall, it is very well run.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • It is generally up to you to get the training you need but at the beginning the company gives you the basics.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A brilliant company to work for if you enjoy the type of work they offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone always willing to organise nights out and various events. Happens regularly. Always included in everything.

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

    • Living is not too expensive and socialising (if you don't do too much!) is fairly reasonable.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of different places, very varied, always a good night.

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

    • If you look in the right places, there are lots of things to do.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2010

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