Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM) Review

by bp

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyable atmosphere but not always particularly enjoyable work

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

    • Not trusted by some but very valued by others. Often people came round to value us by the end.

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

    • very much left to your own devices

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Busy but not rushed

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

    • A fair amount but nothing that could go to badly wrong. The work was quite easy

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Not my degree but my future career

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very energetic work force

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

    • Good - constantly emailed by HR!

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

    • The company wanted to invest in me but my line manager wasn't too keen on me doing things unless they were work related.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If you are successful in your placement, you get the job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Every weekend - actively encouraged and sometimes facilitated by employers

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

    • Thursday nights 70p drinks.

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

    • Cheesey but fun in large groups

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

    • Yes - long weekends - walking, sports, cultural activities, interesting castles etc

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2012

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