Finance student placement Review

by Johnson & Johnson

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

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

    • I had spare time but if you feel you want more its almost always there.

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

    • there was always guidance and support around but i was given chances to Present my own work and lead projects from a financee perspective

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My placement year has been a great asset to my future and has been great for my personal development, Less meanigful in terms of my degree

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • the atmosphere was very colaborative and they put a real enthasis on getting to know people in our team that we dont work directly with

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • there could have been alot more stuff catered to placement throughout the year be it trainings or social event,

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given as much development as i asked for, there are always intercompany web sessions to better your understanding of the company and finance as a whole, but really my managers were always there and happy to answer and questions or queiries whitch i think is more important for my development

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I feel good about my chances of getting a grad scheme,

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes very much so, But it was all organised by the placements, I think it was better than it could have been because several of the placements took the initiative and organized days out/social events

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

    • quite expensive to rent and go out,

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

    • In maidenhead were the office i its awful, buyt reading isent far away and that can be be good.

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

    • There are sports clubs and several company events over the year

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2017

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