Brand Maintenance Intern Review
at Jacobs Douwe Egberts
Placement (10 Months+)
Project Management
Banbury
Review Submitted: October 2023
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
3.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Attending project meetings, supporting my team by carrying out analytical measurements, ensure projects meet deadlines and that all specifications are updated according to WOW. Assisting in pilot plant trials.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was assigned projects and supported whilst they were carried out.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Developed better cross-category communication and leadership skills. Good time management. Learnt how to use more complex Excel formulas and present work in a professional and easy to understand manner.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
2/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Lots, I had a very supportive network within my team who made me feel comfortable and valued.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Nice and friendly atmosphere where questions were welcomed.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I definitely enjoyed my placement but would have preferred a more hands on, technical role.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Jacobs Douwe Egberts
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Jacobs Douwe Egberts to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Jacobs Douwe Egberts
Don't be afraid to be yourself but make sure you do your research before applying.
