Procurement Assistant Review

by National Grid

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Because I was a placement student I was allowed to go outside my department and work in other areas of the business which kept every day fresh and exciting.

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

    • As the workload increased I became very valued!

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

    • I was lucky to have a great manager who always took time out to support me.

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

    • There was always something to do. However some aspects of the job was quite repetitive.

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

    • At the start I was given pretty mundane tasks and this continued during my whole placement. I was given one large project to complete of which I had total responsibility for implementation and direction. The outcome of which will be used by over fifty people.

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

    • Experience is the best teacher and the varied work on offer meant I had a lot of new experiences

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was a bit dull however this is being changed. They are trialling a new office layout that looks and feels similar to the Google offices.

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

    • HR had a clear objectives matrix that displayed areas they expect placement students to develop. This is a really useful tool.

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

    • We were sent on one training course to help us adapt from University to a real work environment. My department also sent me on the same training courses that gave some unique skills.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • I applied for the graduate development programme. Let's see what happens...

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made some good mates for life.

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

    • The area has two nightclubs and a few standard bars and not much else. This is the only downside.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I am used to the big cities so I didn't enjoy my nights out that much.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Football teams, table tennis, bowling etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

October 2010

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