Industrial Placement Student Review

by Samworth Brothers

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • The scheme was divided into two six month placements. Both were interesting and challenging.

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

    • I was given responsibility and the opportunity to play an active role within the companies.

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

    • I felt supported by management but challenged at the same time.

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

    • I was very busy... the days flew by.

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

    • I was placed within roles with real responsibilty but I also had support to turn to when I felt I needed it.

    5/5
  • 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 so many skills that have developed me as a person. This will no doubt come in handy!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My first six month placement was office based and the atmosphere was busy, fun, supportive and enjoyable.

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

    • It was very well organised from induction to completion.

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

    • I was provided with opportunities to develop and make real contributions to the business.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Samworth Brothers have a graduate scheme that they have designed to lead into permanent employment within one of their companies.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The scheme assisted in ensuring that the students met before, during and at the end of the placement. I made some very good friends.

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

    • I lived at home but there always student discounts to be had in Plymouth.

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

    • With Exeter, Plymouth and Newquay in the surrounding areas there's always somewhere to go.

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

    • The active work place scheme at one of the businesses I worked at was great. It had loads available - from rock climbing to reflexology, football to horse-riding - and all at discounted prices!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Manufacturing

Wales

May 2008

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