Assistant Project Manager Review

by Sainsbury's

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was absolutely fantastic experience. I would recommend this placement to absolutely anyone.

    5/5
  • 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)?

    • I was extremely well guided with weekly catch up's and a large support network.

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

    • It's the fast paced nature of retail that drew me to this placement and it didn't disappoint. I personally hate being bored and having little to do so being busy and multitasking projects was fantastic.

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

    • I was given a large amount of responsibility from day one, taking on and leading projects. However I feel I was extremely well supported to ask for guidance along the way.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Despite the fact that not one moment of my placement related to my degree, I’ve gained what I hope are invaluable softer skills which will make final year a little easier. And, I’ve got a job out of it, so I’m in a previously imaginable situation where I don’t have to stress out searching for jobs in final year. I was also given the opportunity to take up any training that was available and therefore tailor training for my personal development goals.

    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?

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

    • All training available was elective rather than compulsory. It ranged from systems training (enabling access to internal reporting resources) to social media training (supporting Sainsbury’s integration into the social sphere). I was also able to take part in presentation skills, impact and leadership behaviour workshops.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • London is reknowned for being expensive and the salary is low so it was definitely tough.

    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?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2010

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