Placement Year Review at Cadbury

The Role

Role Description

I was lucky enough to land a role on a £1.3 million palletising plant at the company's Sheffield site. I was involved in design, finance applications, contractor selection, contract writing and installation overview. Gave me a fantastic insite into project management.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

If i didn't have to return to uni, i would have never left!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Despite working with much older people, was always respected and felt like part of the family

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My boss was very helpful, showing me things when he didn't have to

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Once installation commenced i was very busy, working overtime a lot

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I worked fr the main project manager and was essentially second in charge of the whole project - didn't expect so much responsibility

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 wasn't self confident before the placement and now i feel ready for any role

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very friendly - everyone knew everyone else

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Not overly well set up - i was very lucky to land my project as there aren't always such big projects...some people could be left doing process improvements

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

No a lot of official training, but my managers sent me on courses with them.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I will be applying for a graduate role

Other Information

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

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

There weren't any other placement students

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Low

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Quite good. 10 mins from Sheffield student district

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Cadbury invest a lot into community work and sports 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?

This placement could be really good like mine, but if the company wasn't investing in the UK at the time of your placement, you may find you are passed around a bit before you settle in a department

Review 2/4 for Cadbury

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