Great time, friendly co-workers and high research topics in a friendly and healthy atmosphere
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
Umicore, according to what I’ve experienced, seems to be a big family: people here know and respect each other in every moment in daily life, from working to eating to coffee break.
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
I experienced no evident or unsolvable problems during my six months
Kommunikation
Numberous meeting on different topics, with safety as a priority.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
I was surprised from the very beginning when I found such a collaborative and targets achievement atmosphere. I'm sincerely indebted to some lab-technicians for their help.
Work-Life-Balance
I happened to ask few days of holiday for private reasons and the direct answer has been yes. Good connection with motorways and close supermarkets in the area make it easier. I had the possibility to make sports nearby all the period of my internship, and the company itself has some sport groups.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
Very friendly, they made clear my responsabilities and tasks, and everytime they assisted me with true interest in my research project.
Interessante Aufgaben
As a student I didn't expect so much possibilities to carry on my measurements, developing my project and choosing where to move to achieve my targets. This was a really formative experience.
Gleichberechtigung
Safety meeting for learning which are the "possibly dangerous" chemicals during pregnancy, no discriminations at work. Averyone can find it's position, whether as a woman or a man.
Umgang mit älteren Kollegen
Experience and knowhow are valued attributed
Arbeitsbedingungen
Advanced technologies for research, laptops and internet assistance aviable, large laboratories and clean areas.
Gehalt/Sozialleistungen
The company extensively supported for living abroad
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I truly recommend Umicore, its employees and all the facilities. Great working experience as a student abroad.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
I learnt more than I expected, both on using equipments and general knowhow. For being a company, they were prepared in dealing with students to what I have experienced.