Technician - team member Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement immensely, I'd do it again if I could.

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

    • I was made to feel part of the team working on problems as challenging and important as anyone else in the group.

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

    • My line manager took every opportunity to ensure that my career at DSTL didn't end with my placement. I was given access to courses, training and advice.

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

    • I was able to work at my own pace, choose my own projects and receive support from my colleagues.

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

    • I was given as much responsibility as any other team member, and I was able to initiate my own project and was tasked a team member of my own.

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

    • The project planning experience I received on my placement stood me in good stead for my 1st, 2nd and 3rd year projects, as did my team working and communication skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • We were all good friends in the building, pub meals on special occasions, sport clubs, cross company societies and networks of communication. I still visit for the Christmas dinner and socials. There were other students at dstl with me, so there was always a laugh going on somewhere.

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

    • HR always has its issues, but my placement was very well coordinated. I was put in contact with the other placement students well in advance and we arranged group accommodation. I now return to work every summer on a very lucrative long term contract.

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

    • I received official training in communication, presentation, project planning and line management. The company has invested in my long term employment by continuing to support me while I'm in university.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have officially got a guaranteed job interview once I finish university.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As previously mentioned.

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

    • The socialising was of good quality, but it wasn't cheap. I was living in South London.

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

    • There were lots of pubs. Not much night life.

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

    • I made my own opportunities, I lived in quite a quiet area.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2014

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