Work Experience Review

by Lubrizol

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.4

    About You

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

    • Although I was mostly doing menial jobs, there were plenty of opportunities to speak with lots of people within the department. They each gave me a detailed insight into their roles, and this was what really made the week for me.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • At no point did I feel like I was not valued. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming, right throughout the week and were always willing to offer help.

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

    • I had 30 minute meetings with people within the department on most days, which gave me a huge insight into their role in the company. In the mean time I was able to help out specifically in one of the sub-departments with every day processing tasks.

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

    • Due to the menial nature of the tasks, I did not develop a huge array of new skills, apart from within the software used in the department. However, I did gather information that will be useful when deciding my future career.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I was given a timetable on the first day which meant I knew what I was doing at all times.

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

    • Everyone was lovely and friendly. It was relaxed and I never felt intimidated.

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

    • Half hourly meetings with staff everyday, meant they took time out of busy schedules just to speak to me. Although there were times when I was left to get on with things individually.

    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?

    • Just because it was only a week I wasn't able to be set up on the network. So I feel a full time job with the company would have been quite different, but the insight I gained just from observing and talking gave me a good understanding.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Got a great feel for how the company does things, and the relaxed atmosphere and friendly environment.

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

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I didn't expect this, so I was not disappointed

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

    • I kept within the department I was working in, but was able to visit a parent (also at the company) within my lunch.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Was offered a trip to the pub at lunch.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • One or two, but not many

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Useful, enjoyable and friendly

    5/5
    Report this review

Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Banking

East Midlands

July 2014

View More Reviews