Placement Year Review at Nestlé

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Professionally it was great, lots of responsibilities, really interesting and varied work. I didn't only stay in the office too I was sent around the country on the field. Team spirit could have been better, team social events were very rare and so are smiley faces and friendly conversations.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had work on it and prove myself, but they were very supportive and took me seriously as an equal

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I had no training and I had to learn most things by myself which was frustrating at times. But management are also open to questions and give you support if you ask for it.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It depends some days/weeks/months you are snowed under work and other days lots of facebook. It's up to you if you want to work hard and get involved so al in all good balance.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I gradually got more and more responsibility as the year went on so i wasn't thrown straight into the deep end. But i ended up by being responsibible for a consequant part of the business and a key member of my team.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The experience this placement brought me is priceless, I have learned and changed a lot faced with the realities of corporate life. I feel more motivated about going back to uni and feel better prepared for future interviews and jobs.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

The ocassional joke but most of the time its very quiet and pretty dull.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

When I arrived they didn't have anything really organised but now I know that there is a solid scheme in place.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

i had no training but I could have gone to a few courses if I wanted to nothing really worth while though

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Financial Bonus
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Its definitly a good company, I would consider going back but Id also like to experience something different.

Other Information

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

There were other students but they worked in different divisions so i never saw them.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

My salary did not cover my living costs in London.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Well croydon is pretty dull, London though well... some say its the best in the world.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

A few charity events and department football matches.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Highly recommended, you should check out their website and decide if its for you!

Review 15/19 for Nestlé

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