Major Equipment Procurement Summer Placement Review

by MBDA

Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Responsibilities
    5.0
  • Support & Guidance
    4.5
  • Culture
    4.8
  • Your Impressions
    4.7

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

    • Day to Day: - manage key supplier relationships - assist in drafting contracts - work out delivery schedules - assist with operations and logistics Occasionally: - go to review meetings at other MBDA sites - go and visit suppliers at their base site

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

    • - leadership skills - learning how to use new software - developing my excel capabilities - negotiation skills - problem solving

  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

    • 5/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

    • - I had my own project to complete - I was responsible for sending contracts to suppliers - I was responsible for updating our purchase orders

  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

    • 5/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

    • I had my own buddy that assisted me with any questions I had and supported me throughout the placement. My manager was also very supportive and answered any questions I had.

  • How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

    • 4/5

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • The atmosphere was good and the placement was rewarding

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the social opportunities?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

    • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

    • I really enjoyed it

  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations

    • 5/5
  • Please rate the future employment prospects at MBDA

    • 4/5
  • 7. Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to MBDA

    • Be open to new opportunities and try to stand out in your interview. Engage in conversation with everyone and don't be shy as it is a very friendly, sociable company.

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Procurement

South East

August 2024

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