Sales Finance Intern Review

by SC Johnson

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Gained many experiences throughout and has provided me with transferrable skills for the future.

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

    • If they didnt employ an intern then someone else would be doing the job as they give you a high level of responsibility.

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

    • Initial manager left half way through so transferring to another manager who had much less time however this has now been rectified, always someone to ask even if not your direct manager.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Always something to be getting on with, if not ask and someone can provide you with something.

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

    • Made reports and carried out tasks independently that were used externally.

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

    • Showed me I am interested in the finance area, training received will help me when going further.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone very welcoming and approachable to help whenever possible.

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

    • Placement programme well set up across the company as has been running for many years.

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

    • They give you a lot of time and resources in enhancing your potential within the company through training courses and time with people cross functionally.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Maintain contact and show interest.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • In the department all placement students helped each other out to get the most productive outcome.

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

    • Area where socialising is quite difficult as family orientated area being such a close commute to London.

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

    • Very little but if you know people close to the area would be better.

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

    • Have an organisation that provides events outside of work, I never used them.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2012

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