Technology Sourcing Research Assistant Review

by RB

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Excellent variety of everyday jobs never left me bored and developed a wide range of personal skills

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

    • Casual attitude but always professional and efficient interactions. Work nights out occur on a regular basis and everyone is very welcoming and friendly. Very easy to settle in.

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

    • As much as I requested

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

    • Almost always busy. Whenever I was short of work I could easily just ask for more or find some for myself

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

    • As much as permanent employees in my position. Although constantly learning new things was never stretched too far.

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

    • Going on a placement gives essential skills for life. Reckitt Benckiser is a perfect place to go.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional, get the work done. However often in meetings, talks, labs

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

    • Poor recruiting agency made it difficult to get the job but once given fine

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • As much as I needed to gain a good mark for my degree

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing but apparently a very tough graduate scheme to get a place on

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All departments regularly hold social events

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of opportunities if you look for them

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Consumer Products/FMCG

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2010

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