Procurement Intern Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

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

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

    • My line manager was very supportive and happy to offer help whenever needed.

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

    • I wasn't very busy for the first couple of weeks, but after that the work picked up and I had plenty to be getting on with.

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

    • After a few weeks, I was given the repsonsibilty of maintaining the orderbooks.

    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 developed my IT skills and confidence during the internship. I feel the experience of working in an office environment will stand me in good stead in the furture.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a friendly atmoshpere in the office. I feel there was a good balance of working hard and chatting.

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

    • My desk, computer and user accounts were all set up for me when I arrived. My line manager had created objectives for me, which gave me an idea of what was expected from the start.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • My internship has persuaded me to apply for the graduate scheme. If I receive a high enough rating, I'll be able to skip several early stages of the application process.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A good proportion of the interns sat together in the canteen at lunch throughout the internship. Several nights out were organised and I also met up with fellow interns who were living in my area throughout the internship.

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

    • I lived at home during the internship, but the cost of socialising is very reasonable in my area.

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

    • The Warton site is located near Blackpool and Preston, both of which have a reasonable nightlife.

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

    • The graduates who supported the internship organised several nights out before and during the internship.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

September 2013

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