Placement Year Review at Samworth Brothers

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I had two six months placements as a part of my placement scheme. Both were very interesting and I have learned a lot.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

very good staff relations and received a lot of help and support

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

even thoug both my line managers were very busy they allways foud time for me

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

very busy, interesting and challenging.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

quite a lot of responsibility, I was given targets to aim for and had some direct contact with customers and contractors

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I deffinately learned new skills and will be using them in my next job.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

busy but fun, we always found a few minutes to have a lough while working very hard

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

it was very well organised with appraisals every 3 months, getting feedback on my work and progress

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I underwent a lot of training and was taken along to some important meetings and other events from which I could learn about real life experiences needed for my job.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have been ofered a place after graduation which I will not be taking due to moving away but I would have done if circumstances were different.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

there were three of us working for the same company from Plymouth University, I also made a lot of other friends.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I lived at home during my placement so no change of scene.

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

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

In Callington itself there is not much night life but Plymouth has pleny and is close enough.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Lots of events including charity work organised by work.

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?

the scheme was very interesting as it offered two placements during the year. this allows to experience more than one area in the business if students don't know exactly what would they like to do. It was a great experience.

Review 1/16 for Samworth Brothers

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