Special Bids Pricer Review

by Lenovo

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The job was very demanding at times but was made easier by the people that I worked with

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

    • My colleagues regularly thanked me for the work that I carried out

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

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

    • Although this fluctuated, some days could be very quiet whereas others could be extremely busy

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

    • I was in a team of 3 serving the UK and Ireland so was immediately given a great deal of responsibility

    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 learned a lot of new skills whilst at Lenovo and as a result of the placement experience, I have decided to write my dissertation about the value added by it

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • 4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I didn't have a laptop for the first week as I stated before all the other students but this was not a problem as the first couple of weeks were spent observing my predecessor to learn the role.

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

    • I was regularly asked if I wanted to go on any training schemes either internal or external.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I am currently in discussion with the HR department to go back on a part time basis before my graduation and then potentially on a graduate scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

Wales

March 2008

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