Market strategy placement Review

by Danone

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement, and felt like I've learnt beyond what I expected

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

    • I felt valued, although it can be hard at first.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had support at every point during the placement and always felt like I could ask for help if I needed it.

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

    • Dependent on the day, however always relatively business but manageable in a way I could have a great work-life balance

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

    • Great amounts of responsibility, that allowed me to learn lots and feel like I can be relied on.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills will definitely help me in my future work life, as I now know what to expect in the business world.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always a very welcoming atmosphere, where I felt comfortable very quickly. Everyone is very approachable

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was quite well organised, however in terms of progression after the placement i.e. grad scheme, organisation lacked slightly

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

    • There was an opportunity for training and development but I needed to take the initiative on this if I wanted extra learning opportunities

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • I would really like the grad scheme, as I feel like it could give me great experience.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was social scene, and opportunities to have out-side of work activities

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The area is slightly more expensive however this comes with living in London and was expected

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

    • There wasn't that much nightlife in the immediate surroundings, however central London is so close, and there are endless options there

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

    • Some opportunities, but not too many

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2017

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