Culinary technician Review

by Mars

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I loved it, best company I have ever worked for so have to say a big fat 10

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • In the R&D team there is a real family feel so would rate it at 9

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My line manager provided a constant pillar of support throughout the year, encouraging my personal development whilst allowing me to challenge him to grow also 10

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I managed my own time which initially I struggled with, but come the end of the year become proficient at being busy doing the correct things 10

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

    • I was given a very level of responsibility, & challenged to drive for results myself through product development 10

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • 10 without a doubt my business management is know 10x greater than when I began

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • 10 Very pleasant, could be serious, not serious, very fun place to work

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was a few bits that could have been smoother, but generally it was very well run 8

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They invested in me greatly, my drive for personal development was seen & opened opportunities to take extra training.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 10, I have already begun talks to rejoin the business

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 10, the students always meet up for socials, as did my colleagues

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 5 make as expensive or as cheap as you want, sacrifice luxury for the basics & it could be very cheap, although I like the finer things in life so spent a little more on accommodation.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 10, Windsor, London, Reading all great nightlife

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of activities outside of work, I played for the Mars hockey team 10

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Marketing, Sales, Science

London

June 2016

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