Language Intern Review

by Procter & Gamble

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • The company were very supportive and welcoming. They provided excellent training and development opportunities at every step of the way.

    5/5

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

    5/5

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

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • 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.

    5/5

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

    4/5

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

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • People in the office managed to achieve a good balanace of professionalism and enjoyment, which made the days varied and interesting

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was very professionally organised, which made the experience extremely manageable and enjoyable.

    5/5

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

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    5/5

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

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    5/5

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

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • There are many different types of bars, clubs, restaurants and other activities - something to suit everyone's taste.

    5/5

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

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Customer Service

North East

August 2011


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