Year In Industry Student Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • It was an amazing experience that I was glad to do with Dstl, not only was the work interesting but my colleagues were amazing. The work was challenging and kept me busy.

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

    • When working at Dstl, I felt part of the community even though I was only a student. My work was valued, and at the same time. They were there if and when I needed help.

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

    • I was given a lot of independence when it came to my work, but at the same time there was a brilliant support network that involved my manager and colleagues.

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

    • It would vary, but most of the time I was kept busy enough to be working for the whole day and fit in a lunch break! I was quite responsible with my on time, and my work load. But if I had no work, it was very easy to get more.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility to control my own time, and what I did during the work day.

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

    • I now realise what working life is like, and what sort of career I want in the future, and how my degree is going to assist me to getting that career I want.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good working atmosphere, was quiet when it needed to be but also frequent discussions occurred about work. Plus, it was very friendly.

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

    • Once I started it was absolutely fine, however the period before I started work, my start date was given to me very late. And because I didn't have an SC it meant that I sat in reception for 4 hours waiting for someone to pick me up.

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

    • They invested a certain amount of training to me, but the pricier aspects of training (such as programming) wasn't necessary in the job I was undertaking so wasn't given to me. Otherwise, I was given everything I needed.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hugely appealing to do a graduate scheme programme with the company, to increase experience.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Among students we had a very good social scene in and out of work. With other colleagues who weren't students, socialising within work went well, but outside of work only happened occasionally.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Commuted from home (didn't move out).

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

    • Absolutely fine, there was always somewhere to go around the area.

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

    • Lot of sporting activities and pub quizzes and trips were set up which where really easy to take part in.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

South East

October 2014

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