Corporate Security Industrial Placement Review

by McDonald's Corporate

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I had a brilliant year in industry with McDonald's. The level of development you go through is amazing and I now feel really optimistic about my future career prospects.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Walking into a corporate environment for the first time is certainly daunting, however my colleagues welcomed me with open arms. Progressively throughout the year they trusted me with more and more responsibility and I saw my work having a real impact on the way our department operated.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I had a fantastic line manager who went that extra mile in ensuring that I was happy and reaping as much out of the year as possible.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • The work was fast paced and busy.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Lots, some examples include: - Analysing data that was presented to the UK executives and directors - Producing detailed written reports for the operations hierarchy - Liaising with UK Police forces

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I completed a variety of training courses that helped me develop transferable skills such as written communication and Microsoft excel.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Hard working, fun, friendly and informal

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • I was the third industrial placement to enter the Corporate Security department so the role was already well establish. None the less, there were constantly opportunities to keep it moving forward.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Hugely, I completed several training courses and was given the opportunity to present at national team meetings that included overnight stays.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • No official graduate scheme however many of the industrial placement students return for full time positions.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, many of the placement students go into shared housing together.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Incredibly expensive due to the office being based in London.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Accessing central London via the tube only took fifteen minutes.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There are opportunities to volunteer with the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2015


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