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Microbiologist Review

by Estee Lauder Companies

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Rating

1.5/5
  • The Role
    1.6
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    0.5

    The Role

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

    • Got very boring at times when production was low.

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

    • Some value, but felt looked down on by my supervisor

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Was left to the previous 西瓜视频 to train my during a month cross-over, she got away with a lot as she was highly favoured and so left out quite a lot of information that I needed to know. This then reflected badly on me durong my first few months.

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Mostly bored, enjoyed the odd day of 'business'. Nearly left part way through as there was just not enough work for me to do.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Each person was responsible for samples and making sure everything for done that needed to be in the week.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Was very generic, very little specialised testing and no in-depth knowlege required, however did improve my confidence.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Tense when the section manager was in, but lively when she wasn't in and in the manufacturing areas.

    2/5
  • 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?

    • Recieved manual handling training

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would not work under my superviser again but would perhaps work in a different section of the lab.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?

    • People were friendly and often breaks were taken in groups.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive area to live and nothing to do with everyone else commuting in.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • None!

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2012

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