Placement Year Review at Samworth Brothers

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The scheme was divided into two six month placements. Both were interesting and challenging.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was given responsibility and the opportunity to play an active role within the companies.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I felt supported by management but challenged at the same time.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was very busy... the days flew by.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was placed within roles with real responsibilty but I also had support to turn to when I felt I needed it.

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 have learnt so many skills that have developed me as a person. This will no doubt come in handy!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My first six month placement was office based and the atmosphere was busy, fun, supportive and enjoyable.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

It was very well organised from induction to completion.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was provided with opportunities to develop and make real contributions to the business.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• 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 have a graduate scheme that they have designed to lead into permanent employment within one of their companies.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The scheme assisted in ensuring that the students met before, during and at the end of the placement. I made some very good friends.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I lived at home but there always student discounts to be had in Plymouth.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

With Exeter, Plymouth and Newquay in the surrounding areas there's always somewhere to go.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The active work place scheme at one of the businesses I worked at was great. It had loads available - from rock climbing to reflexology, football to horse-riding - and all at discounted prices!

Review 10/16 for Samworth Brothers

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