Insight week / Campus Brand Manager Review

I thought the insight week with Danone was absolutely great! Really interesting people and company, and learnt some very useful things. Different layout to others I had attended, much more of a friendly feel and much more enjoyable. Wouldn't change anything about the week and enjoyed all aspects ranging from the social sides, to the corporate experiences and presentations.

I felt really valued during my time at the firm, the employees are incredibly friendly and you were given real projects and responsibility from day 1.. It was incredibly refreshing to work for a company where you are not treated simply as an intern or extra body, but as a valued employee with respect and real responsibility. Really well looked after and really enjoyed it.

We received loads of help and advice throughout the week from various members of staff and the team. We were provided with end of week feedback to inform us of our performance and ensure we were aware of our areas for development and where to improve. We were very well looked after by the team managing us, and received extra help from other friendly staff members if needed.

I think the skills I learnt with Danone will greatly assist me in both my studies and professional career, I was able to gain experience across a wide range of working environments and learn a lot about the markets Danone operate within. We also learnt vast amounts about strategy and product development, as well as the different parts of the business. We were also helped with our presentation skills, something that I know will help in both my educational and professional development.

Really well structured! There was always something to do and responsibility given out to all of us - and a great variety of things to be doing ranging from presentations to assessments etc. We were given an itinerary weeks before showing what we were going to be doing, along with being kept updated on email regularly. The days never felt boring as we were always doing something different, and we were always kept busy.

The general atmosphere was great! Really enjoyed by everyone and the perfect mix of professional versus enjoyable. Everyone was incredibly friendly, and happy to come and introduce themselves which was really supportive. There was never a dull moment and everyone had a really great time - which was incredibly refreshing .

The firm invested in us hugely in terms of training and development, from allocating us various professionals from within the business to mentor us and offer advice, to providing presentations and personal development advice to help us be successful in the future. We were also very well looked after in terms of accommodation and other treatments to ensure we had an enjoyable and fun time.

The insight really helped me to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with Danone. We were advertised the graduate schemes, as well as shown all around the various departments and roles within the firm. The structure of the company was also well explained and we were also invited into a large company presentation with other full time employees and allowed time to network and interact with them, allowing us to gain a great insight into the daily life at Danone.

The insight week was really useful in helping me understand the company culture. Interacting with senior positions within the company showed us clearly the kind of enthusiastic and friendly people who work there, and the ambitious graduates and employees they hire. Also sitting in on one of the corporate presentations showed us elements of the performance and reward schemes and showed us more of the culture of the day to day running's of the business.

The content of the day and week were very valuable in helping me decide on my future career path. Many of us went into the week knowing we wanted a graduate scheme but weren't overly sure on how they worked or the kind of roles available etc however Danone presented clear and exciting options, leaving many of us with a clear desire to continue working within the company full time.

We were treated very well and reimbursed for food and hotel costs as well as receiving a voucher for our later responsibilities. Danone showed themselves to be a very generous and giving company and we were very well looked after.

There were plenty! From day 1 we were introduced to the staff room and encouraged to socialize and ask questions to the current employees of the firm. We were also invited into the quarterly meeting in which we interacted with employees and were able to connect with them on a social level, and ask them about their careers and experiences with Danone. On the last night we also attended a dinner with a few of the current employee's, which was a fantastic way to get to know them in a more relaxed setting.

The networking and social event opportunities were great! They were really enjoyed by all and was a great opportunity to learn about the company and the employees experiences. We all thoroughly enjoyed the social aspects of meeting current employees whether it be at a dinner, or in the staff room with one of the games on offer.

Yes! Having chatted to many of the graduates I learnt a lot about the hobbies and adventures many of the Danone employees go on ranging from sports, to dinners. Everyone was really chatty and keen to talk to you about the opportunities provided for them by Danone, and everyone seemed like incredibly fun, well rounded and like minded people.

110%! It was a fantastic mix of professional and personal development combined with fun and new activities. Not only was it a great way to meet new people and gain professional experience but it is a fantastic CV builder within a reputable company.