Undergraduate Laboratory Operations Review

by BAT

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Work-life balance was learnt

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Work carried out had real importance to the department

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

    • From mentor to line manager, support was available throughout the placement

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Planning, organisation and executions of both uni work and work responsibilities were self-managed

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Placement students were given their own project to manage under supervision of their line managers

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

    • From laboratory skills to project management; the placement was great at giving you the freedom to attend courses that will enhance skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A lot more target orientated than I would have preferred

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It took too long to initiate project

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Appropriate training was given to ensure that the work was carried out at high standards

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • The job prospect does not match with my interest in the field of research

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all got on very well

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

    • Living cost is not too elevated as our location well situated and offered affordable living as a student

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

    • loads of good places to accommodate you and your budget whatever it may be

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

    • From dance classes to sport clubs

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Science

South East

November 2012

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