Commercial scheme placement student Review

by Sainsbury's

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • Really rewarding and inspiring experience. I've never learnt so much in 8 weeks and settled in easily with my team and the company

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

    • I was given the responsibility of my own project that will benefit the team. And they really valued any extra help I gave them with what they were doing.

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

    • My manager although very busy was really supportive offering lots of help and advice. I was also given a "buddy" who was always helpful answering any questions I might have

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

    • As I was given my own project it was up to me to manage my time. I had deadlines that I was set so towards the end I was busier than I had been at the beginning

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

    • I was given total responsibility for the project I was working on however the rest of the team were always there to support me if I needed it

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

    • Particularly developed my project management and speaking skills which will be really useful for future jobs

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great balance between getting the work done and having fun

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

    • I was a bit unsure as to what to expect as we weren't told what we would be doing until we got here, but since I've been hear it has been well organised with regular check in sessions to update the graduate team and other placement students on how we are getting on

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

    • I took part in a decision making workshop which was useful for my project and people in my team invested time in supporting me.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • It would be great to be part of the 2020 leaders grad scheme, I am still in the process of applying for it at the moment.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was only 4 of us however we regularly met up for lunch and we were also invited to some of the events the grads had organised.

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

    • Central London so it was expensive as would be expected

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

    • Didn't really go out much near the office but it is in easy reach of plenty of bars

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I know many of the colleagues take part in sporting events and charity fundraising but this wasn't something that was ever offered to me

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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