Supply Chain Planner Review

by Screwfix Direct

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was a very valuable work placement, one that helped me develop skills that will be needed in any future employment

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

    • The team was very friendly and welcoming, and you were treated like any other member of staff.

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

    • My manager was always there when I needed advice, not just work related but also for my personal development.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I always had tasks to do, but the amount of work varied on a day-to-day basis.

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

    • I was treated like any other member of staff, so therefore I had the same responsibility as everybody else, which was lots!

    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 developed skills that will help me to look more "employable", as well as reinforcing skills developed in university. All this will be helpful in future years

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There needed to be a mixture of hard working, as well as a relaxing, friendly environment to work in.

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

    • 4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A fantastic company to work for.

    3/5

    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?

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I worked in a town in Somerset, therefore nightlife was limited. However, it is not far from Exeter, Bournemouth and Bristol.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations, Purchasing and Supply

South West

December 2012

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