Business Strategy & Insight (BSI) Industrial Placement (Company insight) Review

by McDonald’s Global Franchising Limited

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I was part of a fun, friendly and hard working team. The work was varied and instrumental to the running of the business. As my ability to complete tasks grew, I was given more complex and important ones. This meant that I was always developing and never bored. 9

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

    • The team are very supportive. They are always willing to help, and encourage you to ask questions about everything.

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

    • My manager was great. We met every week to catch up on tasks I was completing and generally to discuss how the week went. Gave me lots of positive feedback and guided me on how I could improve. I was given as much guidance as I wanted, I was encouraged to ask questions, but also given the opportunity to try to complete tasks unaided if I wanted to. Ecouraged me to think about what I liked and disliked about work, and to think about what I want from a job in the future.

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

    • There was always plenty of work to be done so I was busy most days.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility. I completed reports which were sent to the entire company and to global head quarters.

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

    • I have greatly improved my Excel skills. I have also improved my communication skills through courses and developed confidence that will help me throughout my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Even when the team was very busy there is always time to have fun.

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

    • The internship was very well organised. I completed a 3 week handover with the previous placement student, which meant I was ready to take over when he left.

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

    • I was able to go on every course that I requested. On top of this there was a lot of on the job training given to me by various members of the team.

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a lot of placement students from different departments, who are always up for socialising.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is in London, so definitely more expensive than most universities.

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

    • You are a tube journey away from Central London and close to Camden.

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

    • There are opportunities to volunteer for RMHC Ronald McDonald House Charity. there is also the opportunity to get involve in various sports after work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Marketing, Market Research, Business Management, Data Science, Purchasing and Supply, Surveying, Economics

London

July 2014

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