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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Fantastic year!
Great people to work with
Great guidance from my mentor and line manager
Initially slower in the training period, but once I was integrated into Nestle, I was able to request more work where necessary.
Treated like a real employee with real responsibilities
Learnt new things and built upon skills that will be useful in all walks of life
The Company
Pleasant environment in which to work
Really well organised and the ability to tailor to suit your needs
Able to meet and tailor to my requirements
Flexi Time
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Would love to come back!
The Culture
Made some friends for life
York is a great place to live
Plenty of bars and pubs to suit all tastes
Occasional events organised
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Information Technology, Logistics and Operations, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply
Yorkshire and Humberside
June 2014