Packaging Technologist Review

by The Body Shop

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Learnt lots of valuable things, great company to work for, really good perks too.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My team appreciated the work I did for them and didn't treat me like and intern.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Support was given but it needed to be asked for on many occasions.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There were times within the year where I was much busier than others but overall it was a good balance.

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

    • Given much more responsibility than expected. I was making decision that effected the business.

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

    • There were very small sections of my job that are related to my degree but it has helped me to realize what I want to do when I graduate

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Normally a very positive atmosphere in the office.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well structured scheme throughout the year. Only thing lacking was contact time with HR throughout the placement.

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

    • I had lots of opportunities to go on different training courses but sometimes this had to be pushed from my side.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have unofficially been offered a graduate job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A large amount of interns in quite a remote seaside town made it hard to socialize. Interns based in the EC office had more events put on for them.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Much more expensive than university accommodation.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Closest place is Brighton, 45 min taxi ride.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Volunteering three days a year.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Consumer Products/FMCG, Product Design

South East

July 2017

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