Placement Review at Johnson & Johnson

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Really good atmosphere and an interesting market to work in

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Worked in a relatively small business unit, in constant contact with managers and colleagues

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone was more than willing to help and provide advice. Made some really good contacts

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Varied quite a bit, sometimes a bit quiet and sometimes absolutely manic

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

As much as i demonstrated i could deal with. Always given the opportunity to take on more responsibility.
Allowed to present at european and global meetings and partake in long term strat meetings etc

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Changed my behaviour as a person not just a student.
More care in work, what I say and to whom.
Improved communication, IT skills, confidence etc

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Not too many students about however really good atmosphere and good people

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Not a scheme as such, was first in my role so able to mould the role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Always open to furthering my development, recognise placement as a future investment

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Sports and Social Club
• National Travel
• International Travel
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Size and scope of the company means opportunities are endless

Other Information

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

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

Still went out with the people in the office and played football weekly

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Its not a cheap area of the country but not too bad with reading nearby a student town

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Reading and windsor were pretty good; close to london too

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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