Placement Year Review at George

The Role

Role Description

reporting on weekly trading meetings. Organising samples. approving all lab dips, bulk submissions. Updating critical paths. Communication with suppliers.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

it has been an amazing experience. i have learned so much and have got so much out of it

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

i have been really lucky to have such a close team to work with. Everyone has been really helpful

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I have a great manager now and have learnt so much from her. However, for a couple of months i had a different manager and things were more difficult

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I am always very busy, but that is down to me trying to get as much out of the placement as i can

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have been given responsibilty for all approvals and have been given a panel end to buy!

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 feel that my time management has improved so much. I am so much more organsised. the experience has been a real eye opener

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

generally the atmosphere is very positive

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

very well i knew what was expected and what i was to do from the very first day

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

i have been fortunate to attend alot of courses

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

i am hoping to go back and work for George when i graduate

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

yes we all got on so well. we have made sure we got togther to catch up, even though we have been busy

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

i lived at home with parents! rent free!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

leicester is the place to go on a night out

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

yes sports teams

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?

George is a bit out of the way as many placements are London based, however there is many places to live around lutterworth and leicester! George is a brilliant place to work and you will get so much out of it!

Review 6/19 for George

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