Operational Research Analyst Review

by Department of Health

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Very good placement if you're quite maths orientated, I'm not though! But everyone is lovely and willing to help, overall an enjoyable year.

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

    • I knew i was a valued member of my team, i had my own responibilites and enjoyed doing them.

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

    • lots of meetings and any training i thought i needed was provided for, including going to London for a day to see what goes on inside the houses of parliament

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

    • Can either be quite busy, or very bored for a few days, not that balanced.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I did the whole of an annaual report for our team, was left to work on my own for a week (in charge of the whole team)

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

    • Ive gained lots of IT skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • a bit quiet but it everyone was very nice.

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

    • Seemed a little disorganised when i started, but i soon settled in.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I had lots of external and internal training, a full excel course and a full access course as well as many others.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Ive enjoyed it but the job isnt for me.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many people went for drinks on a friday but they were all a lot older, so the other students mostly did our own thing.

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

    • I was in Leeds anyway, so I knew how much it cost.

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

    • In a big city it's always good.

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

    • mostly sporting

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

June 2010

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