Innovation Assistant - Personal Care R&D Review

by RB

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • 4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Not just given the jobs that nobody else wanted to do. Highly involved with new and existing projects. Near enough an actual employee.

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

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

    • Always had work to do, which is brilliant.

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

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

    • My placement will not help me with the content of my degree because it isn't really related to it. However, it will aid with good lab practice and lab-book write-ups.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Pleasant.

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

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

    • I was trained on all of the appropriate equipment and was given almost all of the opportunities that permanent employees had.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The placement helps you to build relationships with a lot of people all over the company, therefore it can put you in good sted for a job post-degree.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Friday fever sweeps the whole company every week! Organised curry nights are good and also most people would have a get-together for their birthdays.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Student town, therefore drinks are cheap. However Hull isn't as cheap as I thought it would be. Rent and bills are pricey.

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

    • More depends on the people you're with than where you go.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2010

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