Store Economic Assistant Review

by Sainsbury's

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Highly recommended. A great experience.

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

    • The team were so closeknit and tight that I felt very valued and I made it known to them that I valued them as much as they valued me.

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

    • I was required to attend a weekly meeting with my manager were we discussed my time at the company. I made a great relatonship with my manager and so I felt I could approach him if ever I needed to.

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

    • Work was constant and I felt that I couldn't ever stop working as I would get left behind and slow down the whole team.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was asked to carry out reports and finalise data reports idependently which was a huge ask for a university student with little experience.

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

    • Perfect and relevant work experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is driven by working and at times it could get frustrating if you did want to chat or relax for a while.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Application to acceptance of placement was very quick and stressfree.

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

    • I was encouraged to go on many courses which I thought was the norm, until I talked to some friends who said that they hadn't been offered any to attend.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • I am currently in the process of applying for a position there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I felt like I could talk to anyone.

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

    • Compared to my Northern roots, living in London was very expensive. Food and rent costs about twice as much in the capital which was a big shock when I first came down.

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

    • I did enjoy myself, but I think I prefer the north better. London at times seemed too crowded.

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

    • Nothing that I can remember, though I didn't make much effort to get involved.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

January 2011

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