Sensory Insights Review
by BAT
Rating
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Skills
4.5
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.8
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Your Impressions
4.7
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at BAT
- 7. Would you recommend BAT to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to BAT
Overview
Over the placement, I have had the exciting opportunity to lead and manage my own sensory project that has been closely linked to my psychology degree. My responsibilities included creating/preparing materials for the lead up to my study; recruiting participants and conducting study; and analysing data and creating reports. Outside of my team, I was able to collaborate with other departments to support their projects.
Skills
I've developed and learnt many skills such as report writing, using excel tools, communication, time-management, and organisation skills. I would not have been able to develop these skills to this extent if I had stayed in the 3-year pathway. Being able to lead and manage a project, and even being able to explore and collaborate with other departments were great opportunities to build my skills.
Responsibilities
Yes, I was given the right responsibilities but they were never overwhelming. I would also go to other teams so I would have more responsibilities.
Support & Guidance
A good amount of support and guidance from my direct team, placement team, and mentor.
Culture
The company culture and atmosphere was enjoyable. Everyone was very friendly, and there's even a gym. Activities in the Sports and Social part were well advertised.
Your Impressions
I'm very happy about how my placement has gone, there have been opportunities I would not have had if I had stayed in the 3-year university pathway.
Yes
Be open to opportunities, network with others, join in on social events, collaborate with teams outside of yours.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Research
South West
June 2025
