Intern Chemist Review

by AkzoNobel

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement. There were certain aspects that I think could have been handled differently, either by others or myself, although this helps to create an accurate impression of a working environment.

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

    • I was always encouraged throughout my placement, congratulated or thanked for helping out and tasks were explained to me in a wider context - i appreciated being told why i was asked to do something rather than just what to do.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The support I personally recieved was brilliant and consistent, although i'm aware of other interns who unfortunately did not share this experience.

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

    • Being able to manage my own work and schedule was very welcome coming out of university and it is one of the best skills I think a placement offers. It allows you to ask for more work if necessary or learn to negotiate / communicate with collegues should you feel you are being asked to do too much with too little time.

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

    • An effort was made to give interns responsibility, although I feel this could be improved a little.

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

    • The skills you pick up on placement, regardless of the subject of your work, will help you in many different ways - from communication, technical skills, working environments etc.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet office but lovely people - felt comfortable and got work done but chats in between were always very pleasant.

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

    • Some organisation didn't seem especially well thought out in advance of the placement, but this is understandable given that one set of interns leaves as another enters. Some students I am aware had changes to managers and projects with some time during the transition where they felt a little under supported. My personal experience, however, was of a fairly organised placement.

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

    • There are lots of training opportunities that I believe were very valuable.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not a reflection on the company, but I personally would prefer to try another avenue before considering returning.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Students got along very well, great community, although at times it felt as though the student community did not integrate especially well with permanent members of the company.

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

    • Fairly expensive, relative to previous experiences / areas

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of opportunities for different things

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

    • There were some opportunities, although not a huge variety.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

South East

September 2012

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