Internship Review at Procter & Gamble

The Role

Role Description

Worked alongside the General Accounts team in Finance, utilising my language skills to ensure top customer service.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Really enjoyable and gained lots of experience!!!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Came in at a difficult time during the financial year, but was still worthwhile.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I came in at a difficult time, so it was difficult to have a 1:1 with manager, but when approached, I was able to get and give as much feedback as possible.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Always busy but at times worked faster than I thought I would, no fault of anyone else though.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Given a project that would effect the Team for many years to come.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

More in terms of confidence and presentation skills.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Difficult to say as everyone was so busy, but people were easily approachable when needed.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Wouldn't change anything.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Any knowledge I needed to gain, I was able to do so.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Healthcare/Dental

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Offered a full time job on the last day of internship :)

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Perfect balance between work and social.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Living costs depends on where you live, and socialising is the same.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Newcastle? Need I say more?

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Things going on everyday.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Thought I wouldn't understand a thing as being a language student, finance isn't something you would normally think about but everyone was really supportive!!

Review 16/27 for Procter & Gamble

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