Industrial Placement Review

by AstraZeneca

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Supervisor was very patient, helpful, always available to discuss challenges

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

    • Frequently thanked for my contribution and colleagues always mentioned me to credit my work

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

    • Offered a workshop to attend before the placement, colleagues always welcomed any questions

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

    • I never felt obliged to take on any work if I felt I was too busy.

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

    • I was given the right amount of responsibility for my abilities. As I learned more, I was given more responsibilities appropriately.

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

    • My project was a completely new style of work that I was unfamiliar in but I think I have gained enough experience and training to build my expertise.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really enjoyed monthly breakfast gatherings, also had holiday outings together.

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

    • Aim, process and expected results for my project were clear from the beginning and often explained by my supervisor well so that I can understand the foundation and expand.

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

    • Unfortunately, I couldn't attend the workshop offered before onboarding the placement but it was offered. I was also offered to present in a conference that was unfortunately postponed due to lockdowns. However, the opportunity was always there and there were very little pushback in getting resources.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, I am looking into jobs similar to what I have been doing with the organisation and would be great to be absorbed by the organisation to continue the work with the organisation if possible.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Although there was a social scene and group gatherings, fellow placement students in the site seemed to be more familiar with each other since they were in a longer placement before y onboarding.

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

    • Quite middle of the road, not very cheap but definitely not as expensive as other places I have seen.

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

    • Can't say much as I was not very involved in the nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Work place would sometime arrange fun activities outside of work, such as subsidising skate rinks or workshops that we could attend at a lower cost.

    5/5
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Science

East of England

May 2020

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