Category Development Review

by The Co-op

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The placement has been massive on my confidence and belief and I feel that not only have I improved educationally I also improved as a person.

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

    • From day one I was treat like I had been working there all my life. People were very nice and friendly.

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

    • I always felt I was able to ask for help if I needed it and if I was unsure I wasn't afraid to ask for help rather then do the work wrong.

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

    • Being involved in so many areas meant I always had a steady stream of work which I personally loved as I am quite a self-admitted workaholic.

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

    • I regulaly had the final say on some products that were being sold in nationwide stores so I would say that I had a ton of responsibility.

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

    • I have learnt loads about how much effort and skill and talent goes in to running a successful nationwide corporation and so I have much better understanding now then I did even a year ago.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I had no problems with the atmosphere. We all got on with the work.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Don't have much negative to say, but I did find that my carparking allowance money was always paid in late which were frustrating.

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

    • I were given training to do my job so I did recieve training of some sort. I do wish that I had been allowed to alternate between different departments though and experienced more of the corporation.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • They did say that they will contact me in the future if a suitable position comes available.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was great and I made some close mates.

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

    • Manchesters known to be expensive and I found that out. Luckily my mom and pops helped me out with money isssues.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I had many brilliant nights!

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

    • I played in football matches for coop and we also had a staff table tennis competition which was wicked!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

July 2010

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