Logistics ony year placement Review

by Sainsbury's

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The work placement was very enjoyable and varied throughout the year

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

    • My opinion was always counted and i never felt under valued

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

    • the management team were always ready to help if there were any problems or queries. There was a lot of guidance from colleagues who had previously been on the same scheme

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

    • There was always a consistent stream of work that was both engaging and interesting

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

    • There was always tasks and resposibilities given to me that added real value to the company

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

    • At Sainsburys they were always very keen on giving me the necessary skills for success. Many courses were available throughout the year which has really aided my development

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was always lively with a lot always going on

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

    • The placement was very well organised, from a week long induction week introducing me to sainsburys to a varied year covering many areas of the business

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

    • There was always oppportunities to develop either through IGD evernts and courses or internal courses. The company were always willing to invest

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • There is scope to continue working after my degree they have always been very supportive of this

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were many graduates and placement students giving many opportunities to socialise out of work

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

    • Living in London is expensive but worth it

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

    • London provided great nightlife

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

    • There are always many additional opportunities available to colleagues

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2012

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