Trade Package Manager Review

by RG-Group

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Very long working hours on a salary so no overtime pay.

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

    • Work hard and support each other

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

    • Had excelent mentor on site and constant guidance by associate director.

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

    • Extremely busy trying to hit deadlines, often 12-14 hour days were required.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Within a few months after proving i was capable i was given the same responsability as a normal trade package manager.

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

    • Training and experience was amazing and relevant to a career in construction

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Amazing fun, humor had to be used otherwise stress would drive you insane

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

    • no particular organisation, i was just treated as a normal Trade Package manager. Thrown in at the deep end was the best way to learn.

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

    • Not much monetary investment or training courses however the company moulded me into working thier way with a anything to get the job done attitude.

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

    • International Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If there is work i have been told they will employ me, no contract due to the economic climate

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all lived in hotels when working so we had nights out atleast once a week. Especially when working in dublin. Would often go out for meals paid for by contractors. Became friends with colleagues and went to see one of thier band perform etc.

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

    • Very expensive in Dublin

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

    • Our hotel in dublin was directly next to a nightclub and not far from town

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really, went to see one of the colleauges bands

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Consumer Products/FMCG

North East

October 2009

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