Trainne Sourcing Specialist Review

by Schlumberger

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • it was a very valuable internship that met all my expectations

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

    • My "buddy" introduced me and guided me during my first weeks within the company. After that I was part of the sourcing team as all the others employees

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

    • On a daily basis and through weekly meeting review

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

    • I was in charge of two projects and in support of the team member.

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

    • My manager gave m the opportunity to deal with a large range of suppliers which gave me some good responsibilities.

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

    • I get involved in more than 30 trainings that enable me to develop my skills on a daily basis.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I met people from all around the world but also made a lot of friends

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

    • When I arrived all my trainings and introduction meeting were booked for me in advance.

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

    • I had the opporunity to make more than 30 trainings and to visit a lot of suppliers.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got a job with them...

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes through students meeting at lunch time...

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

    • A bit expensive maybe...

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Many afterworks and pubs :)

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

    • I was part of the Schlumberger's football team

    5/5
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Purchasing and Supply

West Midlands

October 2012

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