Undergraduate Scientist Review

by BAT

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I very much enjoyed my year in the Nicoventures R&D team, part of the BAT Group.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues ensured that I felt valued during my time in the company, providing me with interesting tasks and providing positive feedback where necessary.

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

    • The management team within my department provided sufficient support when necessary, whilst also providing me with sufficient opportunities to problem solve and lead projects myself.

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

    • I felt rather busy throughout my placement, especially considering I worked both in Southampton and London, which required some early starts for the commute!

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

    • As well as the technical work I was expected to lead throughout my year in BAT GR&D I was also given commercial responsibilities, providing me with important business skills for the future.

    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 organisational and teamwork skills I have gained throughout the year will allow me to work more efficiently in my last year of university. I also feel I have gained excellent experience of a full time working environment, which will allow me to adapt quickly to any new job opportunities in my future career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great Atmosphere.

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

    • Very well coordinated placement - credit to Tobi Oke and Carl Jacobs who provided the students with plenty of extra curriculum activities to keep us entertained and progress out communication and presentation skills throughout the year.

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

    • Plenty of time t undertake discussions with my team in order to progress my skill set.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Potential for re-employment but no clear route back into the company.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene - many of he placement students house shared, making it a very sociable year!

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

    • Southampton is very reasonable in term of rent and general cost of living.

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

    • Not amazing, but Southampton city centre is good!

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there was an active social society within the company offering discounted tickets to the theatre and cricket etc. throughout the year.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

September 2014

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