Discovery Sleep Research Placement Student Review

by Eli Lilly

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I would go back in a heartbeat!

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

    • There was a strong team spirit at Eli Lilly which you become a large part of over the year.

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

    • There is plentiful support. Everyone is very approachable and willing to help.

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

    • It takes a while to get going due to all the training but once that is out the way days become very busy especially towards the end of the year.

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

    • I am surprised by how early on I was given important responsibilities. Not only did I have key roles in the team I was working in but I was in charge of my individual experiments too.

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

    • Hugely! Not only have my practical lab skills been developed but my personal skills such as communication and teamwork have been greatly improved which has prepared me well for final as well as future employment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone got on very well which made working together an enjoyable experience.

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

    • It took a while to get started but once I knew what I was doing things went very smoothly. One regret is that I didn't push to be trained up as quickly as I possibly could due to my shy characteristics.

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

    • I recieved a lot of training in order to complete the work. In addition to this optional IT courses etc were also offered to the whole workplace. The company was more then happy for me to complete these additional courses.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to go back to Eli Lilly in the future but it seems there is a lot of work to be done before that is a possibility. The majority of people there are post-docs and so I would need a PhD if I was to return.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were quite a few students who all lived together and went out regularly. Staff also go on social events in which students integrate well into the group.

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

    • The workplace was based near Ascot, just a short journey away from London. This made the price of living and socialising reasonably expensive. Especially for a northern girl!

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

    • There are a few bars and clubs, we went out mainly in Windsor. If only the trains to London ran later then it would be a much better nightlife.

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

    • There is a social club which holds different sporting events and other clubs on evenings.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Information Technology, Medicine, Pharmaceutical, Science

South West

September 2012

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