Placement Year Review at Nestlé

The Role

Role Description

Working on various engineering projects around the factory ranging from work on electronic control systems to mechanical piping and pump systems.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I'm enjoying the wide range of work to do however it could do with a little more focus on the electronic side for me as that's what I've been studying.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

My colleagues do a good job in providing me with work to do and respecting my opinion and listening to me

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

If I need support and guidance I can get it easily, although I will have to ask rather than have it already there for me (not a bad thing!)

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Some days I have lots of projects on the go and am very busy and other days not so much. It depends what projects are being worked on, but if I feel that I don't have much work on I can easily ask someone for some more.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was given command of a few projects although towards the later stages these projects would be handed over to someone more experienced. However I am getting more responsibility the longer I am here so it's just something that will come with time.

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 imagine the work ethic here at Nestle will carry on over to my studies when I go back to university to make me work hard. Furthermore I have learnt a lot about working in teams, communicating with a wide variety of people and working in projects, essential transferable skills for a career.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere, people would help me if I needed it but also very professional.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Could do with a little more organisation, mostly up to myself to get onto projects which does teach me valuable skills and is fine now I'm settled in but at the same time when I was new I would have liked a bit more organisation.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Only done the standard Nestle employee training.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Quite appealing, the company clearly takes care of its employees and is a good place to work with a high work standard and a good atmosphere.

Other Information

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I am the only Engineering placement student but there are a few graduates and we socialise together. I also see some colleagues outside of work when we play football.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

My placement is in the same town as my university so I have a good social life from that. Cost of living is quite low as well.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Only 4 main clubs so not great for that but student nights out are good fun and there are a lot of pubs around.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Not many, the only activity I do outside of work is playing football with colleagues.

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?

This placement is very well suited for mechanical engineers. As an electronic engineer I do find myself working with more mechanics than I anticipated. However of course this is good experience. Also the organisation at first can be a bit daunting. But on the whole it is a good place to work and I am enjoying my placement.

Review 11/19 for Nestlé

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