Procurement Review

by MBDA

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • The work got off to a slow start however once I got started I was given a range of interesting and varied tasks.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I worked on a very close team, although everyone at the company were very friendly and helpful. Always open to questions!

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given all the support and guidence I asked for.

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

    • Due to unforseen circumstances the department I was placed in did not have a huge workload, as I result I was not particuly busy.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given my own project to work on, being key contact for all suppliers on the that contract.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My placement was not particularly relevant to my degree, however I feel this has been a benefit in itself. I have learnt a new business area and skills I would not have learnt through my degree, such as legal contract work. I have also gained many transferable skills that I'm sure will help me in the future.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone in my office was very friendly and helpfull.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I think MBDA offers a very good internship scheme. I did have some problems to start with, however I was the first undergraduate the Procurement function had ever recruited and so I am not sure they really knew what to except! All issues that I had were quickly resolved and I feel that overall it was a very good placement.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The option of training was available however due to the dates training commences my placement had finished before I had the opportunity to do much training.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company offers a number of Graduate schemes which it actively encourages it Undergraduates to take following graduation. The company offers a bursary for the final year of university for any undergraduates who accept a graduate job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • This was very good, the company arranges social events for the first week and there is the option of joining the sports and social club which provides discount for a range of activities. Everyone at the company is very sociable.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • About average.

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

    • Stevenage has a number of pubs and a few clubs, I have to be honest they are not the best!

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

    • There are a few however I didn't get involved so I can't really comment!

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

August 2009

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