Entry Level 1 Researcher Review

by Procter & Gamble

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoy my internship. I feel it is giving me a large amount of skills that I can apply to both my university life and (probably more importantly) my future career.

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

    • I feel like I am taken seriously within the team and that my opinion is valid.

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

    • I could not ask for any more support by my supervisors. If I need to talk or have a difficult conversation (for example about not meeting deadlines) they are more than happy to talk with me. It is a team effort and I am not made to feel alone in my project.

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

    • I have many different projects on the go to amalgamate into one large, overarching project.

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

    • I am the owner of my project and take responsibility for it. I am currently around half way through and I still have a lot of guidance from my supervisors.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • So far my scientific report writing is going to benefit me hugely when I return to my studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It is a friendly atmosphere, but it can be very quiet.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • My placement is extremely organised. When i arrived i was given all of the details of what my year would consist of with deadlines However, this is flexible due to the business need. It was also very organised with regards to a week (or 2) of on-boarding and health and safety to get everybody qualified for the job.

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

    • I have been completely invested in with regards to training. I have been able to go offsite and have had significant amounts of money spent to ensure I gain the best knowledge possible from my internship.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • I would really enjoy working here in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a very good social scene when the summer placement students were here. However, when they left there were fewer of us. We still socialize together, but not as frequently as before.

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

    • It is quite an expensive area compared to what I am used to.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is very little nightlife in this area. You have to travel a little way.

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

    • There are a few activities with regards to some sports teams.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

London

November 2014

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