Internship Review at Procter & Gamble

The Role

Role Description

My role involved completion of a project working towards customer service improvement and development of processes and procedures within Payment Services. I worked with offices in Germany, Geneva and Austria, collating information on their daily duties, and researching how the service that Proctor and Gamble provides to its customers could be improved.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The company were very supportive and welcoming. They provided excellent training and development opportunities at every step of the way.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Nothing was ever too much trouble. My colleagues were extremely welcoming and friendly and made me feel as if I'd worked at the company for years!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I could choose to have as much or as little contact as I wanted with management... The project was totally in my hands and for me to develop and manipulate as I wanted. Every time I approached a manager they were more than happy to help and guide me.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was able to manage my own diary, I had more than enough work to keep me busy and as long as I was organised and assertive, my workload was more than manageable.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The project took whatever direction I chose. It was all in my control and I was given enough responsibility for my level of skills, considering that I had lived and worked abroad and was nearing the end of a degree programme. It was a very realistic level of responsibility.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The skills and training I received were invaluable for my future career - they will be applicable to any future role and, I feel, will be excellent to have as part of my CV.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

People in the office managed to achieve a good balanace of professionalism and enjoyment, which made the days varied and interesting

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was very professionally organised, which made the experience extremely manageable and enjoyable.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I felt that the company invested a great deal in me and were happy to provide training in any areas that I requested it. They seemed to genuinely care about developing my skills and knowledge base.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I would love the chance to return to Proctor and Gamble for a permanent position upon graduation. I feel that it is a forward-thinking, dynamic organisation, which genuinely cares about its employees.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Many different types of activities were held by the company quite frequently. My fellow placement colleagues and I socialised regularly and this was encouraged by the company, which helped to improve the overall experience.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The cost of socialising in Newcastle depends on where you go and what you do. I was able to go out most weekends if careful with my spending.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There are many different types of bars, clubs, restaurants and other activities - something to suit everyone's taste.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There were many different opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work and they were varied and interesting; ranging from sports and nightlife to local activity groups (e.g walking).

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?

If you are willing to put in lots of time and effort this placement is perfect - you get out of it exactly what you put in. I would definitely recommend it!

Review 18/27 for Procter & Gamble

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