Nutrition and Food Technology Student [Waitrose] Review

by John Lewis Partnership

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The people I worked with were so friendly and helpful that I felt very comfortable going in to work

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

    • I had regular catch up and feedback meetings to ensure I was on track and during these it was made clear that the team valued the work I was doing. Also I could see results from my work.

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

    • I felt I could ask any questions and they were always answered. I felt that my Manager knew the types of projects I could complete and where she could push me to just outside my comfort zone to get the best out of me.

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

    • My fisrt few months were nicely paced I had alot of time to complete projects, the run up to the last few months went so quickly as I was juggling lots of different projects but feel I was equipped to work like this at this stage.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility when launhing 4 new products as the Food Technologist wanted me to be in control in order to get the most experience from the project.

    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 feel that I learnt and applied the skills from University and I feel that from this I learnt so much from my placement.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good working atmosphere.

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

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Headcount is very closely monitored so I am not pinning all hopes on future employment straight after University but I would 100% apply for a job if one was available.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very friendly.

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

    • Lived in Reading - not too expensive.

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

    • Already a studenet at Reading uni so lived in Reading which was fun.

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

    • Lots of clubs and societies to join at a reasonable price

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2011

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