Purchasing Assistant Review

by Prysmian Group

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed working in the manufacturing sector and within purchasing.

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

    • I felt highly valued by the purchasing team in both Wrexham and Southampton, as well as by those who I worked collaboratively with on a daily basis.

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

    • My manager was exceptionally supportive of my growth, development and learning.

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

    • After the first few months of learning, I gained more responsibility, took on more tasks and saw projects that I was working on build up significant momentum.

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

    • My manager encouraged responsibility and allowed me to really explore areas that were of interest to me.

    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 have found that the system skills, knowledge of manufacturing processes and strategic purchasing practices were of great value in my first role after completing university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was good to get on with work and concentrate.

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

    • It was very well organised with a handover, relevant documentation to manage any future queries and support/reviews from the purchasing team.

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

    • I obtained training on new systems and gained mentoring from my manager.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A graduate scheme was introduced the year of my graduation, but no communication was provided regarding this. However, I was contacted regarding an entry level role.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We ate lunch together and got along great but due to some students commuting from a long distance we were unable to do more social activities.

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

    • I did not live in the area but from what I have heard it was reasonable.

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

    • Fun.

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

    • We would all go for lunch on friday together but there was not many out of work activities.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Purchasing and Supply

Wales

December 2012

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