Industrial student chemist Review

by Lubrizol

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • very social and friendly site, 20 other students which was great

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

    • students contribution and work for the company is seen as extremely important and is well valued

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

    • Had a supervisor I worked very closely with who was a great mentor and teachers as well as a boss

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

    • very busy on a daily basis but this was more as a result of work from my university rather than been overloaded by the company and our department head makes us lots of tea which is a nice break

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

    • I was given lots of responsibility in what experiments I performed and having meetings with the colleagues from the US

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

    • My presenting skills have drastically improved as have how to work efficiently and work sucessfully accross departments and as this is a global company accross continents

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I was in an office with 4 other students, we help each other with work and the office has a fun atmosphere but is serious when we get down to work

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The company is well organised, my university could be better organised

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

    • I have been trained by a research chemist with a phd and 5 years of industrial experience, I sit in meeting and have learnt a corporate approach to working successfully

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Currently the department I work in has no opening for a new chemist at my level and the same is true for the US

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • the 20 other students on site as well as the sports and social club meant there was a good social scene

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

    • The company is located in Derby which is a very cheap city

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife is poor compared to other larger cities, Sat nights are busy. I guess this depends on personal taste

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

    • These include races, sporting events and social activities throughout the year which are subsidised by the company.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

May 2013

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