Medical OEM Technical Service Review

by 3M

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • It was quite different from what I expected so a bit of a struggle in the beginning.

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

    • like they were my colleagues.

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

    • I was left to my own devices most of the time but received help when asked.

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

    • Quite busy.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility only marginally supervised.

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

    • All the skills I gained will be useful in life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was focused on their work.

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

    • Rocky in the beginning with unclear expectations. It seemed to get better throughout the year.

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

    • Not that much, I feel like a lot more could have been done. The majority of learning was achieved through self-study.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I might be interested in the future, but for now it does not seem like a good fit.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not really.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite cheap.

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

    • Student parties everywhere.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few opportunities, not widely advertised.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

June 2014

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