Summer student Review

by Roke Manor Research Limited

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I was given my own project to do which I was interested in.

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

    • Was doing research work that would be used in a project

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

    • Supervisor was very knowledgeable and gave me time when i needed it

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

    • I always had work to do, some parts of the task were a little tedious but that was unavoidable based on the project

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

    • I was given lots of equipment to use, but the completion of my project was not massively critical to another project

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learned many practical skills and how to use various pieces of equipment

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was busy with their own work

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

    • Seemed well organised

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

    • Help was given as needed

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Lots of interesting work is done and a nice place to work

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many sports and social clubs, although only a few placement students everyone got along and met outside work hours and at lunch

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

    • The nearest town is not particularly cheap but Southampton is

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

    • Have to travel to (or live in) Southampton

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

    • Many sports and social clubs

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

November 2012

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