Franchising Coordinator Review

by McDonald's Corporate

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Fanastic placement working within a lovely team. My role has given me the opportunity to exprience a broad range of the company.

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

    • From day one I was made to feel like a member of the team never "just a placement student"

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

    • Great training and development. My manager and the team guided me throughout my placement, giving me additional support near university coursework deadlines.

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

    • I feel I had a great work life balance. I was never over or under worked.

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

    • The franchising team made sure I was given more responsibility as I gained confidence and developed in my role.

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

    • The skills I have developed during my placement year will be paramount for my future career. These skills can't be taugh through books or lectures.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fantastic, everyone was friendly, approachable and willing to help

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

    • The HR team were great. I had the opportunity attend an Industrial Placement welcome day where all the IP’s could meet, ask any questions and then potentially start looking for houses.

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

    • McDonald’s allow you to attend a choice of training courses where you can further develop your skills.

    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?

    • No graduate scheme but if a job becomes available McDonald’s do look favourably at previous employees.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The industrial placement students have a great relationship. I have made friends for life.

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

    • London is always going to be expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife!

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

    • London offers many free clubs.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2014

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