IT Portfolio Management Office Review

by Sainsbury's

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • A great place if you are willing to embrace the culture and ethics of Sainsbury's as a company. I have been able to network within the business and the people I work with have been really receptive and trusting of me.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All really respected me and wanted to help me whereever they could with both my own development and the projects I was involved in.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Weekley review meetings and always able to make time to work with me.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • As i began to prove myself within the department i was given more responsibility and towards the end I really felt my projects were adding value to the company.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Everything I was doing was helpful towards the company although the majority of the work was internal so if it hadn't been done there would not have been too many issues.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I really felt enhanced by the opportunities that I was given and if you are willing to embrace the company and be proactive you will be able to gain alot.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • For the reputations of IT people it was great. With sports that you could get involved in and other placements to go out with.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Able to attend training sessions just the issue of planning them into your diary.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Ye really good atmosphere like minded people. Great nights out.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is expensive. You really need to know the places to go within London!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • A few pubs and bars but really quiet after 9 need to move further out to get more. Only a tube stop away though.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • While I have been here for 8 weeks I have been involved in football with 2 teams and rounders. There were opportunties you just needed to be proactive and find them.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology, Legal/Law, Logistics and Operations

London

August 2011

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