Placement Year Review at Samworth Brothers

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Enjoyed it very much.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very valued and trusted in my role

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Given good support by team and management

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Very busy

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Alot of responsibility

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

Very much so i have learnt so much and have aquired key skills

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Busy, friendly and had team spirit and encouragment

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very well organised

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Alot, did plenty of training have gained Level 2 health and safety and Level 2 Manufacturing certificates.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very appealing due to the skills i have learnt and the responsibility i had.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Yes everyone keeps in touch and talks about experiences etc.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Not very expensive

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Good went out many weekends and enjoyed the area.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Yes definatley

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?

At first i found it hard and it took me a while to get use to working daily, however now i am so glad i carried out a years placement. I have learnt so much and my key skills have developed so much. I have made really good friends and the knowledge i have gained from my experience will be very useful for me in my final year as i have had hands on experience. I recommend a placement to anyone carrying out a sandwich course.

Review 7/16 for Samworth Brothers

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