Bakery Product Manager Review

by ASDA

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Everyday i get up and i feel excited to work and it is not a burden.

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

    • EVERYONE HAS MADE ME FEEL EXTREMELY WELCOME AND IMPORTANTLY I AM TREATED AS A COLLEAGUE MYSELF AND NOT A STUDENT WHO IS ONLY HERE FOR A YEAR.

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

    • I have weekly one to ones with my line manager to ensure i am on track and know what i am doing and that there are no isues.

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

    • Everyday i am busy however not too much that it is dawntng or not enough that i am bored.

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

    • I have been given great responsibility however not too much so i dont feel pressured or daunted however, not too little so i feel like i am not a worth colleague.

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

    • All the training has been very relevent and i have been given great guidence for when i am go back to uni to finalise my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere always something happening

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

    • Extremely that was a structured step by step plan in place

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

    • Great investment always an opportunity for me to go on a course that is flly paid for or a conference.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 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 feel there needs to be more of a get to together with the placement students.

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

    • Quite an expensive place to rent especially if you are living on your own and want a decent place.

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

    • Leeds nightlife is second to none.

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

    • Quite a few which is always good as it keeps things interesting and allow you to meet different and new people.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science, Business Management

North West

November 2012

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