Team Member Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I have had many oppertunities throughout the year and the experiences i have had have been broad and very enjoyable.

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

    • Everyone has been very friendly and willing to offer their help if you ask.

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

    • I was assigned a buddy that would help me with any questions i had regarding the my work or proceedures. As well as this everyone i encountered in the work place was nice enough to give there help if needed.

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

    • Some days i was very busy others i wasnt so busy, it all depends on the projects you work on.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Also dependant on the projects i was working on

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

    • My experience at Dstl over year will undoubtebly be hugely beneficial in the future when i wish to return to the defence industry.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is open plan which makes it easy to communictew with your peers but ut is not too loud to distract you from your work.

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

    • Dstl take on many students and graduates every year, the process is very smooth.

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

    • i had LOADS of oppertunities to experience many different things whilst on my placement and my line management was very supportive of these oppertunities.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • There is a wide variety of work within Dstl so there is something for everyone.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a group run by recent graduates that arranges social events and it is a great way to meet new people and network with fellow placement students and graduates.

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

    • Dependant upon your tastes.

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

    • Depandant upon your how fun you are.

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

    • There are many clubs to get involved with within Dstl and plenty of social events

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2015

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