Industrial Placement Student Review

by McDonald's Corporate

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • A true exciting placement which really did deliver on expectations - as can be imagine by a global brand worldwide in all countries big and small!

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

    • The Mcdonalds family is a real family - you hear it said that hte family is close but at HQ it is amazing!!!

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

    • I was given a project to scope out the new menu changes which were being implemented for various events (Rodeo burger etc.) and see how it sells daily to help decide if it should continue (this was during the phase of having a different american burger)

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

    • very busy .. non stop and meeting with different groupos within the organisation daily

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot of responsibility was given but at no time was i unsupported... I always had a helping hand and my mentor helped alot

    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 only developed work skills but definately interpersonal skills my skillset has developed since working for MCD

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It really is like you would expect working for Mcdonalds, fun atmosphere and people enjoy there work

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

    • It was a placement that Mcdonalds took very seriously with a serious number of intake students (across the board in all subject disciplines)

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

    • lots of available courses for development and a mentor i felt heavily invested

    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?

    • I would love to get a full time job with Mcdonalds HQ as it was so enjoyable

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Over 10 other students from differnet universities made it more exciting and enjoyable. Made a few more friends for life, and my work colleagues were great as well - We had a good time and would love to end up working there

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

    • Very expensive as can be imagined working in city ... but the pay was good and so it balanced out however can't live like a student

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

    • very good choice for all genres of music and drinks and clubs, restaurants had all different flavours

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

    • Mcdonalds also host lots of out of work events and promote sport alot for healthy eating etc. (bizarre!) So could take part in those events

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2012

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