Business Strategy and Insight Analyst Review

by McDonald’s Global Franchising Limited

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my year, great company to work for and a really interesting placement

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

    • Get a lot of positive feedback, which is always appreciated

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

    • Weekly meetings with my manager, as well as catch up with other members of the team and weekly team meetings

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

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

    • Allowed to manage own projects and get involved in as much as I wanted to

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

    • Excel skills greatly improved, as well as analytical and communication

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun place to work for, busy but very nice team

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

    • Clear monthly goals and targets

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

    • A lot of on the job learning, not so much training courses which would have been useful

    3/5
  • 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?

    • No graduate scheme which is a shame

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Placement students tend to live and socialise together - around 10 placement students this year

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

    • Expensive to live in london, but to be expected. Rent wasn't too bad, but you end up spending a lot of money on the tube.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • A few nice, local pubs, but there isn't much in East Finchley. Would recommend living somewhere like Angel or somewhere else on the Northern line.

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

    • Dependant on how much you want to get involved with

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2011

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