Store Development Review

by Sainsbury's

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time at Sainsbury's, most days I would have something interesting to work on.

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

    • My colleagues were extremely supportive (even when they were very busy)

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

    • My line manager was always willing to support me with my project and provided constructive feedback regularly. Furthermore, senior staff were always prepared to answer any questions I had.

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

    • I usually had sufficient work to be getting on with, although some days this was not the case.

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

    • I was allowed to manage a diverse project that resulted in significant cost savings for the business.

    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 opportunity to work in such a large organisation is invaluable. My line managers feedback helped me to identify areas for improvement and I am now seeking to use this feedback in my studies. Furthermore, I now have a practical appreciation of what goes on within a FTSE 100 business, this has been of great benefit whilst studying Business Management at University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was usually quite positive and most people had a good working relationship. However, towards the end of the week it could get quiet as many staff would visit stores.

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

    • The placement was well managed and the graduate team were always on hand to answer any questions.

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

    • I attended a couple of training/development events, however, many were based at the Coventry office which was disappointing.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • I hope to join the new Sainsbury's graduate scheme and believe my 8 weeks experience with the company will support me in the application process.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We would regularly catch up for lunch or after work drinks.

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

    • London is generally very expensive

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

    • Lots of choice, but quite expensive

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

    • There were some opportunities although these were not publicised that often.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Data Science, Logistics and Operations, Property Management, Retail

London

September 2011

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