Commercial Trainee Review

by Johnson & Johnson

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • This is a really great company to work for. The people are great and so supportive. You have to work hard but the projects are great and you learn so much.

    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)?

    • My line manager has been so supportive. She has really helped me work on my weak areas and spent time giving me tips on how to improve.

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

    • My day is extremely busy. Its fun and the day passes quickly but there is always plenty of work to do!

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • i was given lots of responsibility and had my own projects which I led.

    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 feel that I have learn skills for life such as well as putting theory into practice which will hopefully be helpful in my fourth year!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is a great atmosphere in the office. Everyone is so passionate about what they do.

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

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

    • One of my weaknesses is that I am not always assertive enough but my manager arranged for me to go on a course to bring out my confidence!

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I have my Graduate assessment center in a few weeks and I'm really hoping I'll get asked back!

    4/5

    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?

    • Costs can be quite high as we often went to London which is expensive.

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

    • Nightlife in Maidenhead isn't fantastic but Reading, Windsor and of course London are near by and have more going on.

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

    • 0/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Market Research, Marketing

South East

June 2011

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