Micro-Internship (Voluntary) Review
at University of Plymouth
Internship (1 Month+)
Environmental Science
Plymouth
Review Submitted: October 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.3/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Two-week micro-internship in which I partnered with the University's Sustainability Team.
• Analysed current biodiversity policies set in place on campus;
• Promoted informal learning opportunities for students, staff, and members of the public in relation to Biodiversity;
• Created an A-Z Recycling graphics guide that was shared with students and staff.
The work was hybrid and sometimes I would do work at the office (Sustainability Team office) and some days I'd do my research work at my home.
• Analysed current biodiversity policies set in place on campus;
• Promoted informal learning opportunities for students, staff, and members of the public in relation to Biodiversity;
• Created an A-Z Recycling graphics guide that was shared with students and staff.
The work was hybrid and sometimes I would do work at the office (Sustainability Team office) and some days I'd do my research work at my home.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes. I was given the freedom to be in charge of a project (creating the A-Z recycling guide) but was still given the chance to seek help from my micro-intern lead.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I developed core transferable skills such as communication, presentation, public and time management to complete all my tasks.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
A lot. Every day I'd have a catch up meeting with my micro-intern lead and ask any questions I had. We'd look at my progress and see what I can do to improve or what to add. Lots of support and guidance.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was great. The workplace in general was quiet and fit my personality.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed it very much!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at University of Plymouth
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend University of Plymouth to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to University of Plymouth
Give it a shot! It's an amazing workplace and there's great support!
