New Product Development Technician Review

by Dr. Oetker

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Highly enjoyable; looked forward to going into work everyday into a happy environment.

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

    • They never made me feel invaluable or less than what I was. The warm welcome I received when I first began the year was better than I could have imagined and they all continued to be a great support on a professionally and personal level.

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

    • Always given direction ad support to make the most out of the year to benefit myself and them as a team.

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

    • As someone who enjoys being busy there was no shortages of jobs or responsibilities to be carried out; inevitably some hays were busier than others but I always felt like I could manage my own time and spread my jobs out. There were few occasions when I would have to arrive earlier/stay late.

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

    • A huge factor of the year was the fact I was given so much responsibility and nevertheless thrived from this and the feeling of being vaulted and trusted within the team.

    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 has put my degree studies truly into practice and I feel a huge sense of understanding about the food manufacturing industry. My personal skills have improved including my literacy, numeracy and communication skills. I now feel much more confident to apply for jobs and go into new businesses as a professional.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and unintimidating. Sometimes very quiet.

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

    • Incredibly well organised and throughout - much more accommodating than I could have wished for. I had set objectives to work through the year with appraisals to keep me up to date with my progress.

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

    • They had this always in mind and seemed to not only train me for their purposes but also to improve my development. I took a lot of training when I initially began the year, I would not however of expected more from them in this area as it was down to me personally to develop my training throughout the process.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would have no qualms about returning in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only student.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived at home.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lived at home.

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

    • Not particularly.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, Product Design, Retail

North West

August 2013

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