Year In Industry Student R&D Formulation & Analytical Review

by RB

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my year in industry based in Hull, and now feel like I would apply for a similar role post-graduation.

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

    • I worked in a small team, but felt valued towards the end of the placement as I became more confident in my own work.

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

    • I was given sufficient support and guidance during my placement. I could have received more guidance during the first few weeks of work, as it was a completely new area for me. However, it helped me develop faster and work more independently by allowing me find my feet in my own time.

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

    • Following an in depth training period, I always had plenty to do! Sometimes I had to juggle multiple tasks and felt under pressure. However, this helped me to develop time management and planning skills.

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

    • I was given increasing responsibility as I became more independent in my work.

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

    • I developed so many essential personal skills that will be invaluable in my degree and future career and gained confidence in my work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was very professional, yet fun when appropriate. We organised team meals, activities and charity events to come together as a team.

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

    • I felt my placement was very structured and organised. Throughout the placement we had key HR contacts and managers to support our development. Clear objectives were set and discussed throughout the project.

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

    • Despite being students, we were given full training as any other permanent employee. We were also offered personal training & development sessions, such as CV workshops & learning style sessions.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was around 30 students on placement, who organised social events. There were also a good social scene amongst colleagues, such as monthly team meals and evening events.

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

    • Hull is a very cheap area in which to live & work.

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2016

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