Placement Student Consumer Sciences Review

by Mondelez

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I had a great year and it really helped me develop my skills and narrow down where to steer my career path.

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

    • Friendly department, I was incorporated as part of the team.

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

    • People were always willing to take some time to help me out with something or explain. Compared to University I had SO much more personal support and guidance ... and I was being paid rather than paying.

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

    • It was variable, some weeks could be very busy - finishing work late, others I felt I had little to do. Although I think this is the nature of project-based work (compared to task-based).

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Initially of course my time was more directed and my responsibilities were gradually increased as I learnt more things and became more competent. I would be given a project and then was expected to organise the various steps myself with my supervisor checking in that everything was ago, at the same time I never felt like I couldn't ask for help if I was struggling.

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

    • Whilst what I was doing on my placement doesn't relate that specifically to my degree I was given my own research project on the placement, the skills of doing this will be very helpful for my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The organisation takes many students every year and have been for many years.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Unclear, although I get the impression having worked for the company for a year puts you in a good position for graduate opportunities.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lived with other students so we would frequently socialise together. With colleagues it was mostly a bit more formal: team-dinners, company events etc.

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

    • In-line with the rest of the south-east of England, not as expensive as London but if you haven't lived in the south-east or London before you will probably be a bit shocked. Worked next to the University so some things were a bit cheaper there.

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

    • Okay but nothing special ... from the train station you can be in central London in half an hour though!

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

    • Organising social events and the company is quite active in charity/community activities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2013

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