Team member Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • It was enjoyable - I had a lot of responsibility on the project I was given and wasn't treated as a 'tea boy' or anything

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

    • I worked closely with a couple of guys and felt that they really appreciated the work I was doing

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

    • It was very easy to ask for help if I needed it

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

    • I always had stuff to do.

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

    • I was given a task and felt that the feedback I gave was really appreciated as I was teaching and informing my colleagues of what I had found

    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 skills that I have learnt (including life skills such as cooking as well as the working side) will really come in handy in the future

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I was in a large office and it was good fun

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

    • DSTL have a really good setup with the 'Year in Industry' people

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I went on a couple of training courses and would have preferred more but they cost money....

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

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

    • There is opportunity to work yourself through the componay

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I lived with three other guys doing similar schemes and it was good fun

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

    • Going out was expensive and difficult but otherwise okay

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

    • Orpington is terrible for nightlife and it is a hassle to get to and back from other places

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

    • Not really within the company but there was other stuff in Orpington

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

London

October 2014

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