Benefits & Compensation Co-ordinator Review

by McDonald's Corporate

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Every day I experienced new challenges that has helped me develop.

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

    • My colleagues embraced me right from the start, and the work I carried out was integral to the team.

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

    • My manager and Department Head were extremely supportive, both with my work and assisting me with university assignments.

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

    • Always very busy, but never expected to stay very late

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

    • Slower at the start, but once I had proved myself my responsibility was increased.

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

    • Not direct training as such, but the skills I developed on the job will aid me hugely

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, I was welcomed by all departments

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

    • Good, particually my role. Could be more structure to the scheme in general.

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

    • The company devoted a lot of time to me, mainly in one-to-one management contact for any problems I had.

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

    • The company is forward looking and if you prove yourself in any department you will be rewarded accordingly.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good, nice group of people

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

    • Good, I lived in the area. A little expensive but very safe, handy for the office and 20 mins into central London.

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

    • Just pubs in the immediate area, but clubs galore in central.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of nights out & functions etc..

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

November 2008

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