Placement Chemist student Review

by Lubrizol

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed the year. Learnt a lot and found what it is like to work in industry.

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

    • Felt like I was part of the team. Invited to all meetings for my project and involved in discussions.

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

    • Lots of support given. My supervisor always made time to help me and read my reports and watch my presentations.

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

    • Never bored always had things to do.

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

    • Lots of responsibility on my project able to give suggestions on where the project should go.

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

    • Developed a lot of skills which were invaluable for my development in industry. I was able to see how the skills I have learnt during my degree could be applied to an industry setting, These skill will be useful in my continued study as well.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great fun working environment. Able to ask questions in a informal settling and able to suggest ideas for other projects.

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

    • Very well organized the placement knew what to expect from me and I knew what to expect from the department. Time given for university work and meeting.

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

    • There were many training sessions available to me. Training on making a successful poster which will be helpful in my further career

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would have accepted a job if I had not decided to do a PhD. Happily work in the company later in life.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes 9 students lived together and socialized together along with the other students. Trips and actives were arranged through the sport and social club too.

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

    • University accommodation was expensive for what it was. But the area was cheaper.

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

    • Good but not a large student city so not aimed at students.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Many actives were arranged through the sport and social club which enjoyed. Cheap gym close by.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

August 2014

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