Industrial Placement Student - Production Operations Review

by Molson Coors

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Very good exposure to many areas of the company. A great knowledge of the brewing industry gained.

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

    • Didn't feel like a student during the experience. Everyone ranging from operators to managers, happy to consult with me and involve me in projects.

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

    • Many people offered advice and support

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

    • Ranged throughout the year depending on business requirements.

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

    • Involved in key processes related to production as well as smaller projects.

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

    • The skills picked up will benefit my final year of degree and I have also learnt some important skills for the manufacturing sector

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good mix between concentration and light hearted humour

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

    • Hit and Miss. Some aspects very well set up - others less so.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Chances to go on training courses particular to projects as well as regular mentor meetings to suggests development areas.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • A good company to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Free staff bar and six students on placement meant a good social scene was created.

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

    • Burton-on-Trent has very cheap living costs

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

    • Burton itself average. Derby and Birmingham only 20 minutes by train.

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

    • Limited. But didn't look too far.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

September 2013

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