Undergraduate placement student Review

by BAT

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

    • The placement was fantastic. Every day in the office was different! I had the chance to work on some exciting and challenging projects. There was a whole range of opportunities to get involved with! I even had the chance to attend a science conference!

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

    • I felt like a valued and respected member of the team as I was given business relevant projects to work on.

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

    • There was a 4-5 staff on a undergraduate team that looked after us, a mentor and a our dedicated line manager who I talked with on a regular basis and had monthly catch up meetings with

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

    • There was always work to get stuck in with

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

    • I managed my own projects and had the chance to represent BAT on two separate occassions. So lots!!!

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

    • This box is far too small to list the huge amount of training, experience and skills (technical and interpersonal) I've gained on placement. My biggest benefit for beyond placement is science engagement and presentational skills - which will really help me as a scientist.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great working environment, everyone was very friendly and approachable

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

    • We had emails before the placement updating us and an induction 3 weeks before to meet the previous students and catch up with our line managers

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

    • BAT really value their students as it's placement scheme is integral to the business. So you are treated as a normal employee!!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • They are good - lots of previous students work here

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was twelve other placement students so we had regular social gatherings. We also gelled well with the rest of the staff at other gatherings and a range of work socials!

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

    • Very cheap compared to Reading university area!

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

    • Great - especially bedford placement

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

    • Lots - for example I had my first experience at a velodrome (cycling track) with some colleagues!! Scary but fun!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2014

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