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R&D Intern - Process Belts Review

at Albany International

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

Bury, Greater Manchester

Review Submitted: November 2025

Overall Rating

4.7 /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
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.3/5 - Company Culture
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.
Chemical and mechanical analysis of materials from alternate suppliers, comparing them to current ones; exploring the applications of chemistry used in current products for new markets; analysing competitor products.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, once fully trained I was given many independent projects to work on which boosted my confidence greatly. I was also tasked with gathering data for an important trial with a very tight deadline which I completely successfully, leading me to feel very fulfilled from the work I was doing.
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've developed my time-management and report-writing through a number of simultaneous projects that required these skills, and I've become a more disciplined and professional person in general. I've learned a lot of new skills too such as operating new and complex instruments and supply procurement.
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?
5/5
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?
My mentor and my boss were both very supportive all throughout my internship, and the work environment was generally a supportive one too with anyone being willing to help me if I needed.
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?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Generally quite good, some members of staff did seem a little prejudiced towards the younger, newer members of staff such as myself and somebody else on the team, but when brought up to HR the issues were dealt with in an appropriate manner and the atmosphere at work became a lot more inviting and comfortable.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
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?
My placement exceeded my expectations, I learned so much and feel really prepared for the future. The main source of enjoyment for me came from finding my work meaningful and fulfilling.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Albany International to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Albany International
If you are looking for a placement, keep your goals and ambitions in mind throughout applying. They want to see that you are passionate and motivated, someone that will integrate well with the team. hard work is really appreciated so showing them you are enthusiastic is key.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Albany International
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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