Chemical Engineering Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Work was a bit dull at times and was hard because you start off knowing so little.

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

    • You obviously know a lot less.

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

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

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

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

    • Don't know yet.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of people were on holiday over the summer so it was quite quiet.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Probably not good because of current economic climate

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of interns = fun!

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

    • Accomodation was expensive, but we are near london so not too bad. Socialising was up to where you wanna go.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not many places living in Royal Holloway. Had to get the train to Richmond, Kingston, etc.

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

    • A few clubs but not as many as you'd have thought for a business park of this size.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

August 2009

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