Process Engineering Intern Review

by MSD

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time here at MSD Cramlington; I'd definitely come back.

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

    • We have an initiative called "inclusion" on site. This is a tool that helps people get to know each other, address misunderstandings and creats a sense of value within colleagues.

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

    • I have a personal mentor who has done everything within her power to help me, stretch me and encourage me.

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

    • I feel I have had a good level of work. I have several large projects which mean I can work under my own steam, and work to a pace I find suitable.

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

    • I was given the oppurtunity to project manage many times.

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

    • I have been given lots of additional training, which has really helped my degree and looks great on a CV.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is generally quite friendly, although there wasn't a lot of socialising outside of work. However, while I have been here there have been two all expenses paid company parties, including three course meals and drinks!

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

    • We have around 6 interns every year, so the placement program is very smoothed out.

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

    • I was given lots of valuable training and many people put time and effort into helping me progress.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • MSD currently have a recruitment freeze on.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • We met up outside of work occassionally.

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

    • Newcastle has a large student scene, so is set up to find low priced accommodation, and good cheap nights out!

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

    • Best nights out in the country!

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

    • There are lots of things to do in the local area, but I've found that within work it hasn't been excessively social.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical

North East

April 2012

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