Undergraduate Student Review
by BAT
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
4.4
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The Culture
4.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
The placement was a fantastic experience and I thoroughly enjyoed it on a daily basis. It definitley exceeded my expectations!
Everybody at BAT are amazing, you truly feel at home and not just within your smaller team but the bigger team and other collueges too, Everybody makes you feel welcome.
There was never a time when I didn't feel supported by my manager, there is continual guidance throughout the whole year but with the freedom to make your own decisions too.
There is always something to be doing even on days when you're not in the lab you're in meetings, planning experiments or writing work up. There is always the support there as well to let your manager and your team know if there is too much work on at a specific time they are there to support you.
A lot! I managed my own project the majority of the time with recommendations and advice from my team and other employees. The responsibility given is great, it's a real insight into working in industry. The students are really trusted which is great!
I have learnt so many new skills, some very specific some transferable. Not only project work but also extra activities including networking, presenting and report writing to name a few.
The Company
I work within an open plan office which is great! It is relaxed and lots of laughs going on being quiet often when people are much busier.
Perfectly organised! Lots of introductions to different parts of the company when we first started as well as other activities throughout the year.
I have learnt so much being fully trained up on all relevant project skills. This has also included many transferable skills inculding presentation skills and much more.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Healthcare/Dental
There are several students that have come back to BAT once they have graduated and are now full time empoyees which is great! There are lots of oppurtnities if the role is appropriate.
The Culture
There are lots of activities organised by BAT as well as lots to do in the area and get involved in with the other students.
The cost was fine, no more than your average city in the south.
Great lots of different areas! Aslow e lived close to Bedford Place which has lots of bars, clubs and great places to eat!
Yes lots! This inculded french lessons, football, sport and music tickets and more.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South West
May 2015
