Purchasing Assistant Review

by Celab Ltd

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, really nice people and a good working environment

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

    • Very, always supportive, when I have called in sick I have received texts saying I hope I am better.

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

    • Help is always there when I need it, even with personal and educational matters.

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

    • Some days were very busy, but some were not, this was mainly due to quiet times of the year and waiting for big orders to come in.

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

    • Yes I was, I did not feel I was treated any differently as a student and was in talk with all levels of the management, including the managing director which was good.

    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 feel like I understand how a company works, and have seen all aspects of a company working, as my placement was at a relatively small company.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of good ' banter' but also a high degree of professionalism, which makes work very enjoyable.

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

    • There were 2 other students at work and the company has been doing student placements for years, so they were very good and well organised with the whole set up.

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

    • Invested a lot of time in me, but not money as such.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • At the company not very appealing itself, however there are good relations with another company, BAE systems which are a good prospect for me in the future now.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • 2 other students, we looked out for each other which was a big plus point.

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

    • Portsmouth is a great place to live for a student and is not too expensive.

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

    • Well none at my placement area but I live in Portsmouth and the nightlife is great, lots of choice everyday of the week.

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

    • There has been crew bowling and christmas parties which were good.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

March 2008

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