Student Chemist in Applied Sciences Review

by Lubrizol

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I had an amazing experience working at Lubrizol and will look back fondly on my time there.

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

    • My opinion was always valued, my supervisor and technology managers would always listen if I had any ideas, thoughts or comments in meetings. My ideas were always considered and many were implemented.

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

    • My supervisor made a huge effort to develop my skills throughout the placement.

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

    • As with all jobs there are some quiet periods. The majority of the time I was very busy and balancing lots of projects. This was great for developing my organisation skills and in handling deadlines of competing projects.

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

    • After the first few months of learning the job I was given plenty of responsibility but help was always there if I needed advice.

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

    • A Year in Industry placement will provide you with a huge range of transferable skills which can be used in any job in any sector.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My office was brilliant. Everybody got on really well and there was a great balance between work and chat.

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

    • Pretty well organised.

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

    • Health and safety training, Poster presentation and some other training courses were available

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was plenty of opportunity to go out together and have nights out in Derby.

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

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

    • Derby is not the best night out but it has everything you need.

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

    • There were plenty of events such as bowling, clay pigeon shooting, go karting and walking trips to scotland.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

East Midlands

October 2012

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