Assistant Research Analyst Review

by NATS

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed working at NATS, the work was interesting and challenging and everyone was really friendly and helpful.

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

    • I was always treated like every other member of staff, I was trusted to get on with work but always had someone to ask for help if it was needed.

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

    • I had Monthly meetings with my supervisor to catch up on work and how I was getting on. I also felt I could approach him whenever if I had a problem.

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

    • It varied but I was always given the opportunity to talk to my supervisor if I had too much/little work. There were always other things I could start if I ran out of work so I never had nothing to do.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility. I was trusted to meet deadlines, meet with customers and manage my own time.

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

    • I have gained a lot of skills that will be of an advantage to me going into my last year at university including Excel, Access, Time management and other computer programs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is always a really nice atmosphere in the office, everyone is really friendly.

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

    • Really well organised

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

    • Training courses at the beginning of my placement and also visits to other NATS sites.

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

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

    • There isn't a graduate scheme in this department but there are vacancies within the department to apply to.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, a lot of other Industrial placement students in other departments too.

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

    • About average.

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

    • Good nightlife, close to Portsmouth and Southampton.

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

    • Yes, there were a lot of activities organised so lots of opportunity to socialise outside of work.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2014

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