Business Management Trainee Review

by Babcock International Group

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement at the Babcock International Group. I was provided with exciting day to day tasks and assigned interesting projects within a variety of different departments. Additionally I was provided with extensive training which will pay dividends in the future.

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

    • My team were very welcoming and supportive throughout my placement. They did their best to include me in all business activity including executive meetings, site visits, conference calls etc.

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

    • My managers were extremely helpful from day one - supporting me with in-depth training sessions, working with me on my PDP and helping me with any queries. Additionally they were very good with issues such as holiday and sickness.

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

    • I was normally busy on a daily basis with a manageable workload - of course some days were busier than others. However in such a case where I began to feel my workload became too heavy – other members of my team would be on hand to help out.

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

    • I was given a significant amount of responsibility for an Undergraduate – providing me with extensive work experience and many duties I can put on my CV.

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

    • Throughout my placement I learnt/developed several skills through training and working – some of which more ‘generic’ than others. However the majority of these skills will be transferrable and very useful to my final year of University and any jobs I may have in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was relatively professional however was also social and relaxed.

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

    • My placement was very well organised with clear schedules and outcomes set by my managers.

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

    • The company invested a lot of resources in training me and working on my PDP (including aspects such as my CV, portfolio, skill development etc).

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Placement students have the privilege of getting fast-tracked to the Graduate Scheme assessment day.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Several social events including nights out and Christmas parties.

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

    • Bournemouth is a relatively affordable area to live in.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Bournemouth is a very ‘student orientated’ town with lots of restaurants, bars and clubs.

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

    • There are lots of sporting activities including football and badminton

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

February 2015

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