Lab administrator Review

by Cisco

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The technology exposure is unmatched and the opportunity to learn is unlimited.

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

    • as not working directly with engineers in test engagements, value not appreciated as much i felt deserved.

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

    • Other than mentors, management was not very involved in personal development apart from attaining qualifications.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Learnt how to manage work according to priority, urgency and importance. This enabled to spread tasks through out the day/ week.

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

    • Administrating a part of the service for about a year without assistance, which improved skills i.e time management, communication, presentations e.t.c

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

    • Joined with no practical experience and minimal technical knowledge, and have a gained bountiful experience and technical knowledge greatly improved.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Although not much team building exercises, learning atmosphere was good.

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

    • The structure has greatly improved throughout my stay

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

    • Although exams provided my the company were encouraged, not much other training was provided to do with other technologies.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    International Travel

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

    • Hopeful.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • All team mates are friendly and happy to assist.

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

    • Expensive accommodation, good shopping town center.

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

    • Fun, young crowd.

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

    • Getting involved in charity events is regular.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2012

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