Business Support Coordinator Review

by Panasonic

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement year at panasonic uk. I learnt so many different skills which will help me in my final year of univeristy. Not only did i develop professionally but it helped me develop personally.

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

    • My colleagues were always so supportive of me. If I had any questions they would always be happy to assist. They made me feel welcome and part of the workforce.

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

    • I was given lots of guidance and support by management and supervisors including a throurough handover with the previous student. Once i was comfortable in my role there was lots of room to develop more in teh role.

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

    • I was really busy at the start trying to learn the role, once i was really quick and efficient with it i found i had spare time. I then however went out my way to find work and get involved in more projects.

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

    • I was given lots of responsibillity and ownership of specific tasks and projects with the freedom to make them my own.

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

    • I believe that the skills and trainig i received will help me in my studies next year and beyond. My system skills have significantly improved, my time management and the insight into a international company is invaluable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmophere was friendly and relaxed yet also wuite professional.

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

    • The scheme has been running around 20 years so it was slick and efficient. There were training courses and support for the students throughout.

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

    • We were enrolled on lots of different training courses with the option to enroll yourself onto more. I would say that the company was fully invested.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Even though there is not a gradauate scheme here there is plenty of opportunity to come back in the future and develop your career.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes we arranged events and met up socially. It was good fun getting together however I feel panasonic could have done more events.

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

    • Reading/Bracnell is expensive as you are looking at London Prices.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There were lots of Bars to go to in Bracknell and Reading.

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

    • Yes dependant on your role, there were events. However my role was very office based.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

South East

July 2019

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