Summer Placement Review

by Nestlé

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a fantastic experience in a great environment. A really encouraging culture of trying to be your best.

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

    • I worked in a relatively small team which meant I was able to accumulate a lot of respect and responsibility quickly.

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

    • An absolutely brilliant line manager who genuinely cared about my development and went the extra mile to help. An equally good contact manager who was always there when needed. I also had access to senior managers and management through my role. They were also very supportive.

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

    • I never felt overworked nor did I feel like I was bored. It was the perfect balance of work.

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

    • I was surprisingly given a lot of responsibility as I carried out work that current employees would do.

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

    • Since arriving back in my final year I feel it has helped me immeasurably in the way I now conduct my studies. I am much more aware about how the theory I am learning can relate to a corporate setting. Also my interpersonal skills have developed significantly.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • i was in a great team with fun people.

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

    • The structure was amazing. You get various events to beef up your connections and events like ball and boat party give you a good work life balance

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

    • Communication and Excel skills are the biggest gains from this internship.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have made it through to have an assessment centre and am really hoping for the job

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Amazing big community of placement students, graduates , former graduates. A big outgoing culture across the organisation.

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

    • Not cheap. But salary was decent, so not too big an issue.

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

    • Lots of pubs and places to go out.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I had time to do sports outside of working hours. As well as socialize with fellow interns.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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