Undergraduate - Plant breeding Review

by BAT

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my experience with BAT - I have felt part of a group and have been well supported all year. You get to feel both part of the student group and also part of your team, with great social aspects of both.

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

    • The work I have done here has been important for the company and isn't just something for the student to do. Everyone is interested in how a project is working and wants to help

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

    • There are a lot of training opportunities and also chances for skill learning ie CV's

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

    • Although the placement may have been a little slow to start with it quickly picked up into a full time job.

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

    • My project had been my own, and thus it is my responsibility to make sure it is running well, deadlines are met and next steps considered

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

    • Just working in a company teaches you loads, but then there are all the training sessions, skill workshops and teaching on principles too

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People don't mind if you talk a bit, but neither is it too loud and busy to focus. Everyone is approachable and will always have time for your questions

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

    • There are a few people who co-ordinate the student activities and they do this well - even though I was from a different site to the other students I still felt part of the student community and I believed this was thanks to this small team. It was always clear what was expected of us and activities were well organised.

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

    • This year I have been able to attend many courses including stats and external project management qualifications.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home

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

    • This could be a job for life

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Every month the whole of my site will go out for a meal in a new restaurant

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

    • I lived in Cambridge so it was expensive. There are however student events to be found

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

    • Cambridge is a university city but the nightlife is mild.

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

    • There was always things to do. I have been able do join many student socities even though I am not part of the university

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

May 2015

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