Lab Engineer Review

by Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • A lot of interesting things to do most days, but some were slow.

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

    • Was always made to feel welcome, and a valued part of the team.

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

    • Always willing to help where needed.

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

    • Mostly given time to work at my own pace, but there were times when results were needed very quickly.

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

    • I was responsible for the day-to-day running of the lab I was in, and was able to order things where needed.

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

    • A lot of useful new programming and experimental skills gained.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite a good office, but was occasionally quiet due to conferences.

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

    • HR took a while to get round to organising a proper contract, but was at a very busy time of graduate recruitment.

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

    • They were willing to send me on the neccessary courses for me to do my job well, and others that held interest to me.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Able to secure a graduate placement with them next year (hopefully!)

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not a lot of interaction with other students through my choice, but was good where possible.

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

    • Oxford prcing made things quite expensive, but cheaper alternatives were availible.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The town where I lived was dead after 9pm, but nearby Oxford had plenty to go to.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • LOts of local clubs availible, if you like the ones on offer.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

South East

November 2010

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