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Boeing UK

Procurement Agent Review

at Boeing UK

Placement (10 Months+)

Purchasing and Supply

Gosport

Review Submitted: July 2021

Overall Rating

4.5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.3/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
-Stakeholder management - managing suppliers performance such as on time delivery and meeting the customers need
-Placing orders
-Leading projects and meeting
-Extra curricular such as attending and leading meetings to improve soft skills such as communication and hard skills such as using Linkedln
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes however, I had to have this confirmed by a Team Leader or Manager. I had to ask for it as I was learning at a faster place than expected however, Boeing were extremely accommodating and helped me to develop my career and learn new skills.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
-Stakeholder management
-Networking in a virtual environment
-How to communicate with stakeholders differently, dependent upon their preference
-Confidence to challenge the status quo
-Time Management
-Organisation
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
A lot. We had buddies that were on the Graduate scheme and also in our team. Weekly check in with Team Leaders and monthly with Managers. Early Careers lead also made regular contact with us to ensure all was okay.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
-Easy to excel and progress within your career
-Frequent social events, especially in a virtual environment
-Encouraged to have a mentor and progress plan. Team and manager has best interests at heart
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I had to make the effort however, I was fully supported by my manager and team. My opinions were respected and I was treated as an employee, not an intern which was key. Culture was inclusive and they had my best interests at heart, providing me with a network to excel within my career.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Boeing UK
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Boeing UK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Boeing UK
-Seek opportunities yourself
-Say yes to every opportunity
-Build a network as it will come in use
-Sign up for as many social activities that you find interesting
-Be honest and challenge the status quo
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