Industrial Placement Student Review

by AstraZeneca

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my work placement alot

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

    • I felt highly valued by my colleagues as the work I was completing was instrumental to projects

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

    • I was given alot of support and guidance by both day to day supervisors and line managers. I felt I could approach many people for help.

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

    • Busy - there was always work I could be doing but it wasn't too much - I would say the right amount of pressure

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

    • I was given quite alot of responsibility especially when my supervisor was away - this also meant I was invited to meetings and my imput felt valued

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

    • Great confidence in now working in the laboratory which will greatly benefit when completing a final year project. Having a whole year placement allows you to develop more than one skill/technique and become competent in those techniques especially compared to a summer placement hence greater employability skills

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and felt involved. Socialised outside of work as well

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

    • Very well organised especially as the company was going through a transition period at the time

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

    • I wouldnt say they invested heavily in my personally but in the work I was doing they invested well.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Appealing - company is at the forefront of the industry

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • very good - all socialised together alot and lived near each other. Company organised events as well

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

    • Alot cheaper than student living in a city

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Couple of nice bars in Macclesfield and you can always head in to Manchester for a big night out

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

    • Yes both with colleagues and other placement students. Alot of discounts with AZ for things to do in the local areas and further afield.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

North West

June 2015

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