Work experience - mainly baised in applied sciences Review

by Lubrizol

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I enjoyed the work experience very much as the work they do is very interesting and the staff are all really helpful and welcoming.The week i was with them for I found very rewarding as it was good fun and I have learnt a lot.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt valued because the work that i carried out was normal tasks the staff would of had to do and the people there were very kind to me.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I had lots of support because I was always with somebody and the staff were all very supportive and friendly.

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

    • The information I have learnt was useful and beneficial to me because it has gave me an experience in a hopeful future job environment.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight I think was very structured as there was always something for me to do and to be getting on with.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The atmosphere I think was great as the staff are all really nice and get along with each other and they are all very welcoming and friendly.

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

    • Throughout the week all the work was explained to me and in great detail.They made sure that I learnt about what the company do and they gave me a great understanding of the work carried out by allowing me to shadow staff members.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • They showed me various roles within the company and the work they carried out.They let me carry out various tasks and showed me all the correct safety procedures which is a very important thing for a company like Lubrizol.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I now understand what the company does how it does it and even the history on the site.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I think now I would like to go into a Chemistry based job as the placement was great fun.Also the job fascinates me very much and it has helped me on choosing the correct career path.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was on work experience so I wouldn't be paid.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes I was with different employees every day and at lunch times i ate with them as well.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There was several opportunities for staff to meet each other and they all sat with each other at lunch.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes I know that the employees regularly meet up outside of work and they hold a yearly charity event.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes definitely it was very exciting and the people are all great.Also the food was very nice.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

East Midlands

June 2015

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