Category Solutions Commercial trainee Review
by Johnson & Johnson
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.9
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The Company
3.7
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The Culture
1.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Very data and performace driven, but satisfaction from owning some projects throughout the year
You will play an integral role within a team, with high expectations from all in the company, they understand and appreciate how much is expected of placements and give thanks when it is due. Recognition is important in this industry.
Very lucky to have a great line manager and very supportive team, but can be a very competitive arena career wise
Never nothing to do, but plenty of things you don't want to do.
You are accountable to an extent for all work produced. Ensure you communicate any schedule clashes or time delays on work asap, and keep all email communications saved to ensure you have covered your back should something come back to you.
invaluable
The Company
depended on who was out of office. There is a good group of graduates but many of my younger colleagues are leaving tthe company at this time. Can be a slightly older culture, which is beginning to dull the office down
Always willing to improve your skills and put you through as much training as possible. Personal development is a massive part of J&J and this counts for placement students also
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Company Car
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
Competition for J&J grad positions is tough, and there are many other companies out there. Would be happy to look elsewhere for grad positions, and experience other industries.
The Culture
As many already knew each other, it wasn't that amazing. But grads at the company are happy to involve you, and other companies such as BMW and PwC in Reading have a more diverse pool of placements from different uni's, so get in touch with them!
Lived in Reading, not too cheap as Fri and Sat are not student nights
Reading nightlife is pretty poor, but head into London if money permits
If you look for them there are plenty
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Data Science, Consumer Products/FMCG, Information Technology, Market Research, Marketing, Retail, Surveying
South East
June 2011
