Trainee Buyer Review

by Sainsbury's

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time and really enjoyed both working for the company and the people I was fortune to work with on a daily basis.

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

    • I am a natural outspoken person so I usually fit in well in new situations and this was no different.

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

    • Sainsbury's has a great graduate advice team who I met with regularly, though there wasn't many, if any, problems I encountered on my placement, other than it ending!

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

    • I like to keep busy and I'm very confident in myself so I took on a lot of responsibilty from the start and worked hard to impress the managers.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was working with several people on several large projects so it was more of a shared group responsibility more than an individual responsibility. Though, I did find that my competitve nature and willingness to be at the forefront made me take on a lot more of the project than others involved.

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

    • My placement has definitely improved my understanding and confidence as well as my interpersonal skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I love being busy and busy we were so I loved it. I went in everyday saying: 'bring it on!'

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

    • As I mentioned there's a great graduate advice team so they were incredibly helpful in setting up and transitioning my placement.

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

    • There were so many possible courses that I could enrol on but I found that I only had time to attend one unfortunately.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have applied for their graduate scheme, so fingers crossed!!!!!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I went to the pictures and for drinks with quite a few of my fellow placement students and have remained friends with a few of them

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

    • Sooooooooo expensive! I couldn't believe how expensive Central London is!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Loads and loads of nightlife but not enough money to try them all!

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

    • Parties and drinking sessions were regular occurrences which were great rowdy fun!

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2010

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