Overall Rating
4.6 /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
-
Overview of Role
4.5/5
-
Skills Development
4.5/5
-
Support and Guidance
4.8/5
-
Company Culture
4.5/5
-
Overall Experience
4/5
-
Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
This role involves e-liquid formulation and nicotine handling/preparation for vapour products. Keeping detailed records of formulations, test results, study plans during the development process. Preparing reports and presentations on findings and progress. Working with different departments to ensure cohesive product development and strategy. This role requires a combination of scientific knowledge, particularly in a chemistry or a related field, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced, innovative environment.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes I was given the responsibility of independently leading and project managing an innovative study with direct applicability to larger high-profile projects as well as collaborating with cross functional teams to lead the direction of where my project can go.
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?
E-liquid formulation and nicotine handing/preparation
Soft skills from presentations, communication,
Fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships,
Networking internally and externally
Highly skilled in managing and collating data ensuring accuracy and adept at organising
information to support analytical and strategic business decisions
Proficient in statistical software such as Minitab for comprehensive data analysis and support data-driven decision making
Soft skills from presentations, communication,
Fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships,
Networking internally and externally
Highly skilled in managing and collating data ensuring accuracy and adept at organising
information to support analytical and strategic business decisions
Proficient in statistical software such as Minitab for comprehensive data analysis and support data-driven decision making
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
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?
I received constant support and guidance from my line manager throughout my placement year whether it would be related to my project, related to outside of work, or related to areas of personal development.
The placement team also offer continued support throughout the placement year through workshops, placement activities, the transition process from university to a corporate environment.
The placement team also offer continued support throughout the placement year through workshops, placement activities, the transition process from university to a corporate environment.
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?
The company culture is team-inclusive, supportive, open to communication whether it's personal/ work related problems and always feels like an open safe-space.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have thoroughly enjoyed transitioning from university to a BAT's environment within the last 10 months. I have familiarised myself with the work culture and become settled in my role in order to present myself in the best possible way. I have learnt a new set of skills whether it would be developing a more confident scientific skill-set from the preparation of e-liquids in the laboratory to building and strengthening soft skills such as presentations, independently carrying out my own study and networking internally/externally. I have also become an active contributor to helping the Liquids team at BAT become the best in the tobacco industry by managing and completing my placement project as it has been a fundamental learning piece in the relevant topics of the wider e-liquids interest.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at BAT
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAT to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BAT
Do not worry about the transitioning period from university lifestyle to a corporate environment as you need to allow yourself the time to adjust to the core values of BAT, the professionalism, the work ethic etc. You will have continued support throughout the placement year from the placement team, your line manager/team and your fellow interns, this is a very inclusive environment. I would suggest networking and fostering relationships outside of your team as you will get to know about different areas of the department and this will help in the long term especially if you are leading your own project, as you unexpectedly may need the help of other teams for the progression of your project.
