Commercial Trainee Review

by Johnson & Johnson

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was great experience

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

    • They're all amazing - they were such help and support all the time

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

    • I was always looked after - regular one-to-one meetings helped to be on top of everything

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

    • It varied depending on the days. In the beginning it was a lot to grasp, but once the time passed, it became variable, depending on the tasks

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

    • I have got one of the most responsible roles as a placement, it was unexpected but great!

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

    • Definitely learnt how to act in business life, what it requires and I will for sure use the skills at university and overall

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Never boring

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

    • It could have been better

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Definitely more than expected.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Depending on the upcoming vacancies in my department

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • OK, you can do as much as you wish

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

    • Cost of living was low, socialising was not great, unless going to Reading/Windsor/London

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

    • Not much but you can find bars and cocktail places

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • If you really try to find them.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2012

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