Category Managment Assistant Review

by Danone

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I'm really enjoying my placement, the culture and the people at Danone are really great! I find the work I'm given is of value & I have real responsbiilty.

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

    • The culture at Danone means everybody helps eachother out. I get on really well with the other collegues and feel valued for my work.

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

    • I was given lots of guidance by my manager who was always there to help when I needed it.

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

    • I found the work/life balance to be just right, enough to get your work done, but also time to stretch your abilities too. As long as you get your work done there's no extra long hours!

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

    • I could be given more exclusive responsibility within my placement, however I am gaining more throughout my placement.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My business knowledge/personal skills have improved massively and I will most definitely use them in my future career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Super atmosphere, everyone is really friendly, and when times are hard everyone sticks together as a team.

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

    • I had no problems with the set up of the placement.

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

    • Danone have invested in me and I would love to work for them in the future

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • Hopefully I will get a job with them - there are lots of opportunities.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we all got on really well & socialised together

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

    • Living in London is pretty expensive, but manageable once you get used to it!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London has the no1 nightlife in the UK!

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

    • There were lots of socials outside work to mix with everyone outside the work environment.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2013

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