Placement Year Review at Samworth Brothers

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Both 6 month placements carried out were very enjoyable offering a great insight into the food industry

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Despite being a placement student I was made to feel like a valued member of the team and treated like any other staff member

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The management full understood that I would need sufficient guidance and support having had little experience prior to my placement with them. They were absolutely brilliant at helping me settle in and overcome challenges which i faced.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

On the whole, every day was incredibly busy which meant that time flew by.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

In order to develop on a personal level as well as develop managerial skills I was given a lot of responsibility which really saw me grow as a person and expand skills which I will find very useful in the future.

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

Being able to apply what i have learnt in industry to my degree will definitely help me as i have learnt how to lead, guide, encourage and develop not only myself but a team of people. I am confident that the training i have recieved will also hugely benefit certain areas of my course.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

After initial complications with regards to office space, the general atmosphere was brilliant. Everyone had a great sense of humour and was able to have a laugh despite working under pressure. (its also good fun being the only girl in the office!!!!!)

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Really take into consideration your needs and wants and ensure that not only they but YOU benefit from your experience

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Sent me on numerous courses and trips to other Bakerys to expand my knowledge of the Food Industry

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Samworth Brothers appears to be the type of company where i feel i can flourish and can see myself settling for my career.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Myself and the other placement students in the south west often met up for drinks and meals which was great!Having worked and socialised with one for the whole year I feel I've made a friend for life :-)

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was able to find a flat which i could afford to rent happily in Plymouth and still had plenty of money left over to do the socialising I wanted to do

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Cinema, bowling, pubs, clubs ... you name it and they've got it! Absolutely FANTASTIC!! There isn't many places with such a varied choice as Plymouth. The Barbican & Hoe Front is one of a kind

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Active Workplace enables you to participate in loads of activities outside of work involving a huge range of activities!

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?

I've had the best year of my life working for Samworth Brothers. Initially I was terrified about moving so far away from home to work but everything happens for a reason and i wouldn't change it for the world! I'll be sad to leave here when I do and can only hope that i am able to return to work for Samworth Brothers in the South West when I finish uni! Im delighted with everything that Ive achieved in my time here and would happily do it all again!!!!!!

Review 4/16 for Samworth Brothers

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