Progressive Young Farmer Review

by McDonald's Corporate

Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • 8 - I really enjoyed my placement, the contacts I have gained and overall enthusiasm they gave me to gain knowledge. I feel I am much more employable than before placement.

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

    • 10 - Very valued - given roles when staff weren't available and stepped in to complete them jobs.

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

    • 8 - I was given a lot of support throughout placement, the link of having the other PYF students and McDonalds if you needed them.

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

    • I was mainly busy on a daily basis but there was times where work was limited and you had to say you needed work to do or you would be bored. I longer I was on placement the more roles and responsibilities I was given.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of reasonability with different roles and jobs.

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

    • It is the first time I have worked within a company and my first experience has been very successful to the point I don't want to go back home...!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Nice atmosphere - very welcoming instantly

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

    • Not overally well organised but the setup of the placement and industry it can't be that well organised.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • No specific training but overall learnt the whole company.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would return to the company if a job was offered to me.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • No other placement students but overall felt very welcomed.

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

    • A perk was I didn't have to pay for housing rent, a accommodation come with the job.

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

    • Rural placement - joined local clubs

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • YFC, hiking etc

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

August 2020

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