Summer Placement: Buyer- Procurement Review

by Sainsbury's

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement; the people in my department were great and I enjoyed the commodities I was working on.

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

    • I really felt like I was part of a team and that my work and my opinion mattered.

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

    • I had a line manager specifically for my placement and the projects that I was working on who was a fantastic support. I had weekly meetings with my line manager so that I could keep on track of everything but really we would catch up most days and I felt comfortable that I could ask questions or for help if I needed it.

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

    • This varied quite a bit. I had some calmer periods at the beginning of the placement but when my projects got going I was very busy. I never felt like there was nothing to do and my other colleagues were very welcoming to let me come along to their meetings or help with their work if I wanted to fill some time.

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

    • I had 2 main projects during my placement and experienced real ownership of these. I became the main contact for the commodities I was working on, so was dealing with other problems around my projects and therefore got a real business experience and lots of responsibility.

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

    • The skills may be less applicable specifically to a degree but I developed many valuable skills, such as communication, which I will be able to take with me and apply in any job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a really good atmosphere.

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

    • Before starting the placement I knew very little about what I'd be doing but once there it was all laid out very clearly and seemed really well organised.

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

    • I was given a Line manager specifically for me and there was also a scheme lead in each department. All the placements had 2 group 'check in' sessions with the HR team, who again were very willing to help out if we needed it.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Whilst working there, the grad scheme went under some big changes which means that my particular placement didn't directly lead on to a scheme. However, I think by doing the summer placement it will really increase my chances for getting on the grad scheme or joining at entry level.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was expensive but I was based in central London so wasn't expecting it to be cheap.

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

    • Lots of bars and pubs which were busiest just after work finished.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Purchasing and Supply

London

September 2011

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