Lubrizol work experience Review

by Lubrizol

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I found my placement very interesting, there was so much to learn and do.... overall it was fantastic!

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone was absolutely lovely to me, I felt really comfortable with the people around me.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • All the staff were extremely helpful and supportive. This helped me to understand what was being said to me at the time.

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

    • The skills I developed will help me with decisions on future pathways: I adore science and found it just as interesting to apply it in a working environment as I would apply it at school.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • My placement was very well structured, I had a timetable so I knew where I should be going and when. I had to rearrange once but that was to make my placement even more interesting.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone was always in a brilliant mood and the atmosphere was upbeat and focused, this was very motivating for people to work hard whilst having fun.

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

    • They taught me each particular job, and what they did, there was no point training me specifically as I visited a new place every 3 hours. They developed me simply by me shadowing them and learning behind them.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • They let me try out the practical hands on parts of the job as long as it was safe for me so this helped me have an insight into what the job was really going to be like.. it was great!

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Very much so, they made sure I was very involved and I learnt a lot.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It really helped, I especially found out what it was like working on my feet all day!!!

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was not paid but I was given free lunch and the journey was not very long at all

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes, definitely. I met a new employee almost every day which I found fantastic. Very varied.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very interesting- I felt part of the team!

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, there was quite a lot of talk about sports and a charity event I think- it sounded great!

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely- It really helped me to see the real side to work and I think many of my friends would benefit from this.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

East Midlands

March 2014

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