Trainee Project Manager Review

by Howdens Joinery

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4/5

The Role

4.5
The Company

3.6
The Culture

3.6

The Role

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

Howdens was a great place to do a placement year. I was given a huge amount of opportunities to learn and grow as a project manager.

4/5

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

Colleagues didn't treat me any different anybody else in the office. I felt like any other employee. Except maybe they were a little easier on me if things went wrong :).

5/5

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

My manager was always available to give me guidance or offer suggestions of how I could improve my work. I would often receive hints and tips from people around me if I didn't know the best way to complete a task.

5/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

Howdens is a particularly fast paced environment to work in. While I enjoyed the work I was doing, I sure did have a lot of it! However, this forced me into developing better time management skills.

4/5

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

I started with the basic tasks; minute taking, organizing meetings and shadowing colleges. As soon as I was ready, my manager gave me the opportunity to take on new responsibilities from; running meetings, managing large scale project budgets and even running my own business critical project.

5/5

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

Through this placement I was given the chance to complete APM (Association of Project Managers) training course and exam. Meaning I now have an industry recognized Project Management qualification.

5/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

Really good, there were lots of young people to mix with. However, I got along with everyone.

4/5

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

It was very relaxed in terms of structure. I was given the opportunity to take on as much responsibility as I wanted. I just needed to ask. My manager was very trusting in me. This meant I was able to learn at my own pace (Which for me was to dive in at the deep end).

4/5

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

I wad able to do two training courses while as Howdens. One APM is an industry recognized Project Management qualification.

3/5

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

Subsidised/Company Gym

Company Parties/Events

Above 25 days holiday

3/5

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

I was offered and accepted a Grad job.

5/5

The Culture

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

Yes, we would go out for drinks after work.

5/5

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

living near London is way more expensive than living in Leeds or Newcastle (Where I'm from/ went to uni)

1/5

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

worked in Watford which isn't the best. However, London isn't too far away.

4/5

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

Yeah while on placement I was able to do a bunch of activities with work, including: Go-karting in Barcelona All-inclusive holiday in Majorca Football tournaments Cruise down river thames

5/5

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