Student Operational Researcher Review

by Department of Health

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    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?

    • 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?

    • 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?

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • A nice and friendly atmosphere, with a great community of colleagues.

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

    • Very well set up, with a strong HR and recruitment side. Work plans are well planned and accomodate a whole range of possible skills.

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

    • Many training courses are available (which I am still to take advantage of), and many induction courses, so learning about the placement and the work involved within the placement is easy to find out.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very uncertain as the government are making large cuts.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many meetings occur between placement students as we have involvement in Christmas party organising, and studewnt recruitment for next year. Between colleagues there are many social events that occur, drinking socials, as well as, sporting activities.

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

    • Moving to another part of the country wasn't cheap, but I am still managing to save money from my wages.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good.

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

    • Many outside work conferences, not much on the social side.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

December 2010

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