Bioanalytical Sandwich Student Review

by AstraZeneca

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement. I was put into a department that really suited what I said I enjoyed in my application.

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

    • I did feel valued. It was only a small department so felt that any work I could do was a help.

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

    • My supervisor helped me a lot throughout my placement, from training me on the various pieces of equipment when I first started to helping me with my write up/poster presentation at the end of my placement.

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

    • At the beginning of my placement, up until around end Otober/beginning November is was not busy at all. But as my placment progressed I became a lot busier.

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

    • Not too much as I was still learning new things at the end of my placement. I did feel responsible/needed for some of the tasks that I was set.

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

    • It will definitely help my University 3rd year project as I am a lot more confident in the lab. It will also help me for future jobs as I've gained a lot of experience and met some great colleagues.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Many people were leaving and so atmosphere could be a bit down at times but considering the circumstances it was fine.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised. Had two projects lined up when I joined. However, my department moved in may/june which affected the time at which I finished my project meaning I was a little pushed for time at the end.

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

    • There were courses/poster days/work days out, especially for the sandwich students.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • As the site is moving down to cambridge, the future career prospects don't look as appealing as I wouldn't be interested in moving there as appose to Alderley Park. However the Graduate Scheme did look appealing as we got to speak other grad students about it.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. There was an 'AZinspire' group which held regular lunch time talks/presentations. Very easy to make friends with the other students and found we organised a lot of days out between ourselves.

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

    • Very reasonable. Rent and bills were the cheapest I've ever had to pay. Restaurant and Bars where a bit pricey but everything else was very reasonable.

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

    • A couple of bars and nightclubs. Plenty of very nice restaurants. It was very good for a town.

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

    • Yes. Lots of charity events and town events i.e. treacle market every final Sunday of the month.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

North West

July 2016

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