Buying (Procurement) Intern Review

by Sainsbury's

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the 8 weeks which proved to be challenging, stretching and incredibly rewarding.

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

    • Colleagues were always there to help and support and I was made to feel part of the team immediately.

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

    • My manager was happy to have objective and feedback sessions weekly and so I was able to reflect on my progression and build upon areas I needed to develop. My manager was always there if I needed help, yet at the same time, gave me enough space and trust so that I could complete tasks by myself.

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

    • I was given a main project which took up the majority of my time, however my manager was happy for me to put my hand to other projects which would further my commerical knowledge.

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

    • From the outset of my placement I was given trust, responsibility and support. This meant I was able to take on opportunities from the very start and was able to benefit the company with real, tangible results.

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

    • My placement will undoubtedly stand me in a great stead for my final year at university and beyond. It has allowed me to understand my business skills, improve my communication, and significantly devlop my commerical understanding. Not least, it has given me a real desire to work for Sainsbury's.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Although hard working and driven, colleagues were always up for a laugh and there were lots of social events in the evening to attend if you wanted.

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

    • The placement was very well organised and it was great that I was always kept busy with projects that were important to the business.

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

    • We were given frequent training and development days, as well as feedback sessions to ensure we were happy with the tasks we were being set.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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