Undergraduate Placement Student Review

by BAT

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I was given a project relavent to my degree which lasted the duration of the year

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

    • I was welcomed by all members of the team and they were always happy to answer any questions I had

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

    • Full support from line manager

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

    • Some days were busier than others: due to the nature of experiements- however there was always admin to do on days that i was not in the lab

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had to run my project- It was in my hands to plan ahead (obviously with guidance when i started the placement). I had to also prepare data to review in team meetings along with a number of presentations

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

    • I've develped many skills- be it interpersonal or technical skills. I was given thorough training in the lab techniques I needed for my project but also able to learn from others in the department when i was interested in the particular area.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good working atmosphere- able to ask people for help if needed

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

    • project started fairly soon after starting the placement

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

    • Lots of courses to attend including a conference-

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Would like to work there after University

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made some great fellow student friends

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

    • rent is affordable

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

    • lots of bars/ clubs

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

    • yes

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

August 2014

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