Research and Engineering Intern Review

by Kimberly-Clark

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Busy and full of very interesting and lovely people

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

    • The team I worked in is quite small so you have to rely on eachother a lot and have a lot of trust.

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

    • Support was always given when asked for or needed.

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

    • Always things to be getting on with and different projects and roles to be undertaken.

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

    • A lot given especially as working with different sectors within the R&E team, a lot of work is done within project to project support.

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

    • Many general skills were learnt and knowing how an office environment works and company functions on a dail basis was so important as before you go back to university you know what to expect when you graduate.

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

    • Very good with contact and information and giving a accomodation for upto 6 weeks while you find somewhere to stay. The induction process was really clear also.

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

    • always good with feedback and ideas

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    International Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I think to slot in with this company would be a great achievement as they have a lot to offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were other interns and graduates around and there is a sports and social club also not being far from london there was always lots to do.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • generally an expensive area but you are paid well and I was never short.

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

    • its quiet yer as i mentioned before you are not far from london.

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

    • the sports and social club really helped

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

February 2011

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