BPP Product Developer Review

by Marks & Spencer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It is what I would like to do when I finish my degree and it met all my expectations.

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

    • I had lots of projects to do so felt very valued by my team.

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

    • I had support from my managers the whole way through my placement. I moved departments two thirds of the way through my placement which meant there was quite a bit of change.

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

    • I had projects to do, as well as being part of the product development teams I was working in.

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

    • I was given responsibility through project work and liaising with suppliers on samples coming in.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I haven't returned to Uni after my placement yet, but I have found the skills I learnt that year valuable in my personal life, as well as in other job roles.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, positive and proactive.

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

    • It was well organised, but I feel there could have been more structure which I fed back to them before I left.

    4/5
  • 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 enhance my development and skill set.

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • very expensive as it is Central London.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

London

August 2017

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