Product Innovation Technician Review

by Mars

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was a great year, I learnt a tremendous amount.

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

    • I think towards the end of ,my placement the value that I added was more clear to my colleagues. And as a result I felt more valued and more integrated into the team.

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

    • Personal development was a priority in my team.

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

    • My workload varied throughout the year. This was due to the nature of my project brief, but also my willingness to take on roles outside my 'day job'.

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

    • The biggest difference that I can between Mars and other companies is the amount of responsibility you're given. From managing your own projects, to organising team meetings, you are treated as an employee and not a student.

    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 think the cross over from my project to my studies will have limited effect; purely because of the nature of my project brief. However the softer skills like communication, organisation etc. will be of real benefit when I return to education.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Within R&D I had a feeling that morale was quite low at times.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Pretty poor in this regard. The on-boarding process was weak, no social activities or opportunities to get to know the other IP's. Very much left to our own devices, with no support network in place for if the placement wasn't going well.

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

    • A huge amount of time and effort was spent in my personal development, and for that I cant thank my line managers enough.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • I would love to return to Mars!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not the best.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Naturally quite high, but the wage was generous.

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

    • Within in Slough the nightlife was non-existent.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2015

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