Quality and Food Safety Scientist Review

by Mars

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I couldn't have dreamed up a better placement. Working in Quality & Food Safety, I was at the interface of many departments including operations, factory, technical and consumers.

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

    • I was treated as a company associate, rather than a student from day 1

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

    • Everytime I sought guidance and advice, I was greeted with a willingness to help.

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

    • As with many jobs, there were some intense periods along with quiter ones. I was given the freedom however to take on as many new projects as I felt capable of doing.

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

    • As I progressed through the year, I started becoming the "go-to" person for certain information. I always had full responsibility and accountability for any work that I did, which gave a real sense of ownership.

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

    • I now really valuable experience in change management, project management and data analysis - all of which will allow me to take on future projects with that much more confidence during university and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very willing, very light hearted, busy and hard working.

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

    • Nicely structured in the beginning and then lef to me to organise myself. There was always help available if I felt lost.

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

    • I was treated as a long term member of the team and received the same training and bonus as the rest of the company associates.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Mars is my top choice for a graduate job - I will be applying to the graduate scheme without hesitation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of opportunity to meet with the other placement students. The events after the initial induction had to be organised outside the company.

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

    • Depends where you go of course. Maidenhead and London can be expensive. Parts of Slough and Reading less so.

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

    • I lived in West London during my placement, so that is where I spent most of my nighlife. London is brilliant.

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

    • Yes, particularly on the volunteering front. I joined badminton and football clubs very early on and they are both well organised and attended.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2012

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