Supply Chain IP Review

by AkzoNobel

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    2.3
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I would definately apply for the graduate scheme

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

    • There were some political situations, but I made some solid friends and got to know them well. The people were fantastic (mostly!)

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

    • The guidance was great, I can't thank my colleagues enough

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

    • There were some dull days, and some extremely busy days. Some days I got bored, but some days I was very busy and stayed back very late. The job was varied in this respect

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I managed projects, and was given responsibility of logistics, hiring contractors and budgets

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

    • The skills I gained will help me forever, no doubt. People skills in particular. People-management cannot be underestimated!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was quite, but we had a few laughs and my mentor answered all my questions

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

    • Some elements were badly organised. Best example of this was the training. There was no formal training at all.

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

    • I was never put on any training courses at all. I did visist another site on rare occasions if that is considered as an investment in my development.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • There are no jobs offered at the end of the placement, but the experience will apparently help with future applications

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only year placement student onsite

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of living was quite high, but I had a flat and there are other options depending on where you are based

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

    • One club in Stowmarket. Didn't appeal to me anyway but there are nice places to eat

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

    • Not really, I played squash with colleagues but it was just us organising games every so often

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

September 2012

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