Purchasing Assistant Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement with I would recommend it to anyone looking to gain experience in a reputable firm.

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

    • I was treated like a full time member of staff and give tasks and projects that I was responsible for, my colleagues relied on me and that helped my development

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

    • I had a mentor who I had fornightly meetings with to discuss my progress. I felt well supported by management who are approachable and friendly.

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

    • In the beginning once I had been trained in my daily tasks I felt like I could have more to do but after discussing this with my mentor and gaining more experience my responsibilities grew and there was always plenty to do.

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

    • I was given a good level of responsibility on placement and this grew as I progressed through my placement. I was relied upon to deliver tasks and projects without supervision.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Definately skills for life. My placement at HP has allowed me to develep my confidence, communication and presentation skills to name a few - all skills I can take forward into my studies and future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good mix between being professional and relaxed. Everyone was approacable and willing to help you with any issues.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • I was given the opportunity to take on a role as a full time buyer, this was good for my personal training and development.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would look to this organisation for future employment based on my experience this year and will apply for the graduate scheme after my final year at uni.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good social scene we had a few nights out in Glasgow as well as our Christmas night out, there was 5 other students in my department as well.

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

    • I didn't move for my placement I continued to live at home so wasn't really affected by a change in cost of living

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

    • Again didn't move continued staying in the Glasgow area which has good night life.

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

    • Various charity fundraising activities for Teenage Cancer Trust, opportunities to join clubs and various nights out with colleagues.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Customer Service, Information Technology, Purchasing and Supply

Scotland

June 2013

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