Supply Chain Assistant Review

by McDonald's Corporate

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Rating

2.3/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    2.0
  • The Culture
    1.4

    The Role

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

    • The role was different day to day, however several of the tasks were dull.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Only really realised this in the last couple of months as people initially seemed cold.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Not unless I asked for it. Other departments seemed to embrace their student more.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • After a settling in period of a couple of months I was stretched and did become busy.

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

    • Not so much. After a couple of months I felt like I could of moved on.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Not training as such, but the skills I've learnt will really help. I'm more determined now and will have a more disciplined/mature approach.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Departments were mostly cut off and segregated. Politics were frequent and people seemed quite cold throughout minus my dept who became more friendly after a couple of months.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The role has moved over to full time now, and they had that intention before I started. Generally, if you didn't ask you wouldn't get opportunities.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A couple of general courses, most was learnt as I went along.

    1/5
  • 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?

    • Didn't like the area of London & commute, but never say never.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not really, I lived a couple of hours away from most so couldn't foster solid relationships.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Didn't socialise in the area.

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

    • A couple of pubs!

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Football but I lived to far from the office to take full advantage.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

July 2008

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