Research and Development Officer Review

by Department for Work and Pensions

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time at DWP, I was given many opportunties to develop my stretch myself.

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

    • I was able to complete real work that impacted on my team and made me feel valued.

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

    • My team and wider DWP colleagues were all very welcoming and more than happy to take time out to give me some advice.

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

    • Some days were busier than others, but generally there was enough work.

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

    • I took on responsbility for various projects, even leading on certain issues.

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

    • I am now a much stronger candidate thanks to the formal/informal training offered: Formal training - MBTI event, NVQ Level 3 in Business Admin, mentor and coach Informal training - CV advice, competency advice

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My team were very friendly and the open-plan office meant I was able to meet people outside of the team too.

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

    • Well organised, but I sought out a lot of development opportunities for myself.

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

    • As stated before, a lot of training invested.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I now know that I work to work in HR within the Civil Service

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns made their own mailing list and we went out occassionally.

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

    • It's London

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

    • Good nightlife, but didnt go out enough.

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

    • I did not take part in any outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

April 2010

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