Operations Management Industrial Placement Review

I feel after this placement I am more sure of what I can achieve in my future and it has given me the confidence to aim high and be ambitious with my career path. The skills and experience I have gained over the year will without a doubt help me with applications and any work I shall undertake; be it academic in my third year or professional post university.

During my year I was heavily involved with working with senior managers within Gist. Throughout the year I felt respected and I was always given the opportunity and responsibility to show my potential. I made many friendships and professional relationships with both customers and managers in Gist.

For the work I undertook this year, my manager took a stepped back approach to allow me to work independently and look for solutions to problems myself. The support was always there when required, but the autonomy I received with regards to working through problems myself meant that I drew from my experience and knowledge without being carried at any time. This feature I feel has benefited me the most during my year.

The hours can sometimes be dictated by the work itself and the nature of the industry. The placement year is busy, but revel in this and make the most of every opportunity. I found that this was not a problem as once you feel responsible for making a project successful you will work hard and long in order to reap the rewards and see it become successful.

The responsibility over the year was very high, however, this turned into the best opportunity to showcase myself and received excellent exposure internally and externally.

I have finished this year confident in my own abilities and in my CV drawn from the experience I had and the skills I gained with regards to man management, time management, professional attitude and IT skills. This will be reflected in my future career ambitions.

The atmosphere is always lively and challenging as the industry and work itself is so demanding. Third Party Logistics companies and under pressure to always deliver a high standard and reliable service so it can become quite intense but this will be recognisable to any employer on a CV.

The placement structure grew and grew

I had a lot of support and resources behind the role I was doing and I was always given the opportunity to travel and see other parts of the business.

I have since been offered a graduate job upon finishing my degree.

The induction night in the first week with all placement students and graduates is a great opportunity of meet people and socialise near the head office.

Very cheap and suitable for a student

Very good as there was two universities near by and a large student community

Gist support any charitable work