Assistnat Development Technologist Review

by Dairy Crest

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • There were some days when there was not alot of work to be completed so these went slower. But i throughly enjoy my placement.

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

    • I felt that i was part of the team and not just the student who was asked to do the boring jobs. I was involved in some inportant projects which made me feel valued in the team.

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

    • My managers would always ensure that i understood the tasks which i had to complete and that i was not struggling with these. If i was additional help would be given.

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

    • Some days there was not alot of work to be done this was very irregular and other departments would give me work which was interesting and exciting to get involved in other areas.

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

    • I was given alot of responsblility during my placement and felt that this made me work better to know that i was trusted.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have gained many skills whilst on my placement especially confidence i feel this will help me in my future career and when i am back at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is always a great place to be everyone gets along really well and has fun. Sometimes the office can be quiet when everyone is out at factorys but this is sometimes a nice change.

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

    • I was not the first placement student at Dairy Crest so my role was already specficially layed out for me and it was clear from day 1 what my job role was.

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

    • I was taken to meetings on company policies and to factorys were helath and sfatery training was given also training on how to run a trial.

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

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Vey appealing i would love to work for Dairy Crest again.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were 4 students at Dairy Crest we all lived togther and got on well. Going to the gym together and to the pub and union at nights and weekends with the other local univeristy students we lived with.

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

    • The slary was enough to live comfortably as my rent included all bills.

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

    • There isnt much night life in shropshire more local pubs and the student union at the local university but this was a nice change and i made the most of the different night life compared to busy one of sheffield.

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

    • Not with other Dairy Crest Employees but i joined the gym which kept me busy at nights.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

May 2008

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