National account executive Review

by Danone

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, open atmosphere. Occasionally boring work.

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

    • The people are definitely the strongest aspect at Danone. Everyone is very open and willing to provide support.

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

    • My manager was amazing. We had regular meetings to define my tasks, but I was also given autonomy to define my own work at times.

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

    • In general I had a decent volume of work, although probably more on the side of too little.

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

    • I was given a fair amount of responsibility in some areas, but was still vary aware that I was just a placement, and I craved more responsibility at times.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learned a lot about sales and relationship management, as well as office behaviour etc. Lacked practical skills training though.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive upbeat atmosphere. People are always chatting, and there is a lot of good banter between colleagues.

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

    • It felt more like I had been placed into an entry level role, rather than on a placement. The job description didn't really match what I was doing either

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

    • There was very little investment in terms of core technical skills and training. Although I did receive some training in healthy lifestyles and personalities.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Working from home

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

    • Looks very likely I'll be offered a permanent role.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. Drinks most Fridays or Thursdays as well as events with your business unit and smaller team. Also birthday events and leaving events.

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

    • Ealing isn't very great so we lived in Central London and commuted out.

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

    • Besides a strip club below the office, it's Ealing. There's some horrible clubs! Much better to travel into central London!

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

    • Everyone is encouraged to volunteer for Danone social enterprise (eat like a champ) as well as being offered days off to help charitable causes. We also played football every Wednesday after work, and I think there's a few other clubs like running.

    4/5
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London

November 2013

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