Placement Year Review at Heinz

The Role

Role Description

Carrying out HACCPS and risk assessment, Project based work at different factories, Sense checking hazard information, Assisting the team in audits (internal/external)

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The placement was really well structured and i was given great opportunities to travel and manage teams. Really felt like i was doing a "real" job and was accountable for work.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I felt 100% supported by my team and that i was treated as an equal.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was managed very well and had a weekly 1:1 session

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Dependant on the task and was a bit slow to start with but once i settled in i had the perfect balance.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was held accountable to many tasks and managed a team completely on my own.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have went on 3/4 training courses that will directly link back to university. I also did some Basic company training that is applicable to any company. Team building activities were excellant for helping me come to terms with how i am perceived.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Lots of different personality made the office REALLy dynamic.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Little bit slow to get started.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Some of the projects with tailored to benefit me at university.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

We will see soon .... :)

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Joined the gym with 3 girls from the office and loads of socials will other placement students and graduates.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Loved it!!

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Not brilliant but manchester is not very far away.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Wished there had been more.

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?

Go for it - Best year out - So glad i did it.

Review 6/7 for Heinz

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