NDP Buyer then Commercial Assistant Review

by Samworth Brothers

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed it, learnt a lot and met some great people.

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

    • I felt I had a real job that did actually matter.

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

    • My managers in both placements guided me through my induction and helped me to succeed.

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

    • It varied all the time but this is what kept it challenging.

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

    • Quite a bit; the job does actually exist.

    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 hope that what I have learnt this year will benefit my academic studies next year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Serious when needed but able to have a good relationship with colleagues.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The graduate team were very efficient.

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

    • I was made to feel welcome and part of the community.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I hope I would be welcomed back to Samworth as a graduate when I complete my degree.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes I socialised with a few other placement students throughout the year.

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

    • Average!

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

    • Good, with great people.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, if I wanted to.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Data Science, Consumer Products/FMCG, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply, Retail, Sales

East Midlands

June 2013

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