R&D Assistant (Scientific Services Group) Review

by RB

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Work was always present at varying levels of difficulty, a good challenge with a lot of pressure at times.

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

    • All my peers and superiors had time for my ideas and thoughts. I felt like a full team member within a few weeks.

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

    • Support was always given and any questions were heeded with open arms.

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

    • I've always had things to do - much was influenced by myself.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, which I had to work to earn. As a result of this, I had the opportunity to carry out some important tasks.

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

    • Complete change of mindset, fully developed a practical and commercial viewpoint to problems.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Probably a bit too much fun at times..

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

    • Not much organisation at all, most had to be influenced by myself.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I went on quite a few training courses run by third parties (expensive).

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A career with this company is definitely something that is on my radar for the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of students got to know eachother and went out a lot. A few lived with eachother through housing organised by the company.

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

    • Hull - one of cheapest places in UK.

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

    • It's pretty good - nothing amazing.

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

    • Quite a few, but it took some finding. Many can be found through other staff.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Consumer Products/FMCG

Yorkshire and Humberside

June 2012

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