Category Manager Executive Review

by Danone

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I have done several placements before and I have to say that this is by far the one I enjoyed most

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I feel completely empowered and included by my colleagues. I never felt like I was on a placement

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager was really available on a daily basis and I never felt scared about asking questions. In fact, at Danone people are always ready to help you!

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I think that I found the perfect work life balance style as I had lots of responsibilities and projects but was still able to not leave too late.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had real responsibilities and involvement. I was given the chance to work on range reviews and present to the clients.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have developed my presentation skills thanks to the clients meeting and learned how to a proper analysis in order to come up with recommendations. I have understood what are the the key challenges that can a retailer face.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere in Danone is really warm. Everyone is really cheerful and caring while focused on the job at the same time.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I felt that I have been able to attend to several trainings

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • I don't think we have a lot of interactions between interns or events organised

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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London

November 2015

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