Purchasing Intern Review

by Ford Motor Company Ltd

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I was based at Dunton and the working environment was good and most of the people were friendly and helpful. I was given quite a bit of responsibility and plenty of opportunities but still sometimes found myself slightly bored.

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

    • I had been placed into a team that really needed extra help so my contribution was definitely valued. I didn't feel as though I was being treated any differently to permenant employees.

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

    • My manager was always willing to listen if I needed help and was proactive in finding things for me to do.

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

    • Generally didn't have enough work to fill each day because what I could work on was limited by my knowledge of the company and the timeframe of the internship. However my manager was excellent at trying to give me extra responsibility as it became clear I didn't have enough to do.

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

    • I was given ownership of a project and was able to report to senior managers at the end of my internship. I was also given extra responsibilities when I said I wasn't busy enough.

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

    • The experience I had at Ford definitely challenged me and enabled me to develop my skills further. I feel that am better prepared for the working world and will be more likely to get the job of my choice as a result.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly and supportive. There was plenty to get involved with as well, for example a team building day, sports event, test drive event and facility tour

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

    • I generally felt I had all the information I needed and my colleagues were expecting to host me and had work set aside for me.

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

    • I was able to take part in internal training courses and allowed £50 to spend on training.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was fast tracked to the assessment centre stage of the graduate scheme and would happily accept a job if I get through.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the interns were put in touch with each other and each organised as much or as little socialising as they wanted to. Interns had lunch together most days as well.

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

    • Fairly reasonable.

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

    • Not something that really interested me so hard to comment.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not a lot centrally organised but plenty of people in the office organised their own events/activities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology, Purchasing and Supply

East of England

October 2014

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