Placement Year Review at Johnson & Johnson

The Role

Role Description

In the Customer Development department working within one of the account teams. I helped to manage the account, creating and analyzing sales data and supporting our customers.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I really enjoyed my placement, the reason I scored it as 7 is because sometimes when I had to conduct menial or challenging work and it could be a struggle. However everything I did developed my skills

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My team was very close and they felt like a family to me. I felt really valued at work and was making a real difference to the team.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was given excellent support by my manager and even by senior management whenever I needed it. My mentors/supervisors were often busy and could not be there all the time to answer my questions; however this gave me the opportunity to become more independent and make my own decisions.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Work was often too little, and sometimes too much to handle.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given much more responsibility than I anticipated, I got to run and manage my own projects and lead teams.

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 I have earn't have been so valuable to me in my search for a graduate job and in my final year studies

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very friendly and supportive atmosphere

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

The placements were organised by each line manager.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

J&J invested a lot in training for me and went out of their way to get me involved in anything they felt would develop me further outside this.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Graduate opportunities were available however only two out of twenty five placements were offered in my year group. As far as I was aware the graduate opportunity was not that well organised, nor was the recruitment process.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Placements often had socials

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I lived in Maidenhead as opposed to London, this was a cheaper option and I did not find it bad value.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Nightlife in the near area was not good, however travel to Reading or London was possible.

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

There was not very many opportunities for me. However the the men had a football club that they attended.

Review 16/16 for Johnson & Johnson

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