Food product development intern Review

I had so much fun! Every single day was different and every day was challenging, exciting and interesting. I didn't want the experience to end. There were so many exciting opportunities and I got to get involved in some really interesting projects.

I felt as though they valued my opinion and felt part of the team. They invited me to all important team meetings. However I did feel like an intern, but this is to be expected.

I was given a good amount of guidance by my manager but also allowed to get stuck in and control and organise projects on my own. He was there If I had any questions and happy to help but pushed me to do things myself, which is important.

Every day was different, but you are busy as you want to be. I booked meetings with people and got involved in other departments if I found myself with less to do. Most days however were busy and my calendar would be full of meetings and things that needed doing!

I was given lots of responsibility as my manager gave me tasks to complete on my own and report back to him. I contacted suppliers, organised events and completed work for him. I never felt like I wasn't given enough.

I learned a huge amount on this internship that I wouldn't have gained at uni and will be hugely beneficial in the future. We had personal development training, as well as strengthening my communication skills and confidence. I also learnt a lot more about the industry that I want to work in, and this will help in my final year of my degree.

The atmosphere was good, but dependant on the team you were in. My team were funny and up for a laugh and all seemed to enjoy their job, so the atmosphere tended to be positive

I think it's the second year it's been run so it isn't as organised as I'd expected, but also I loved the freedom of being able to organise my own time and make the most out of the internship, rather than it being too structured

We had personal development days focused on management and leadership and these were really useful. We were also allowed to attend extra workshops designed for all m&s staff.

I would love to work for m&s especially after such a great insight into the company. I will definitely be applying for graduate jobs at the company.

All the interns were really friendly and we organised drinks on a Friday, we met up at lunchtime and took coffee breaks. I always felt involved and we had a good time.

Extremely expensive but I already live in London so very used to it!

Average. Paddington isn't a very exciting place to go out but the office is very close to central London so no problems finding somewhere to go