Product development placment Review

by Sainsbury's

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I have had a fantastic experience working in such a fast moving and reactive industry. I have loved working with food which is my passion, as well as develop a huge number of invaluable skills

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

    • I have been made to feel very welcome, and will be sad to leave the team.

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

    • I learnt that I had to be quite directive in the guidance I was given. However it was always there when I asked. Guidance varied between management, but there was always someone to talk to.

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

    • At some points I was extremely busy! I loved this as I was being productive- One of the things I loved about the job was that no two days were the same. Always something new and exciting going on.

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

    • My level of responsibiliy increased over time and as I developed within the role. Often the best way to learn is to do the job, and I have found jumping in at the deep end with support there if you need it the best experience.

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

    • This placement has taught me lots of invaluable skills. The main one was gaining an understanding of the retail industry. It has built my confidence indefinately and I have built up a huge range of contacts that will benefit me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and lots of fun and socialising within the team.

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

    • I had to sometimes highlight that I needed more work/ work was too much. However I was so busy and felt that I achieved all my expectations and more in the end.

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

    • For placement students there is less opportunity for training than the graduate scheme. I still got a lot of opportunities to learn.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to come back on the graduate scheme which offers high levels of training and growth opportunities within the business.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • This was very much self organised. But there are so many fellow students/ graduates that

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

    • Very expensive but worth it!

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

    • Being in London there is everyting you could ask for!

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

    • Again if you wanted to yes, but not a huge number.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2012

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