Finance Placement Review

by Danone

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • My work placement had much responsibility which allowed me to feel very valued by the company and community. I enjoyed this as it meant my work was being used and influences the company running.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Team members showed great respect for all work I completed which made me feel valued.

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

    • Much support was given at all levels of the company, especially by my direct line manager who was very flexible and accommodating.

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

    • Day to day business was just right. Some times were extremely busy but then this was often offset by quieter times.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had much responsibility during my placement, with sending reports company wide as one example.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Improved my employability skills while also allowing me to transfer a strong work ethic back to university

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Full of laughter and jokes and so making the job fun! Great group of people to work with.

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

    • The placement was well organised with great management

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

    • I was able to join the company personal development programme which allowed me to develop myself throughout the year.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Would love to return to Danone for a career in the future

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very sociable group of people that manage to balance work and social well.

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

    • Quite expensive as located in London, but expected when working in the capital

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good fun and well located near to central

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of social and sport activities to get involved in with the company and also with the business park the office is located on

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2017

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