Prysmian Australia

When beginning the role, I was given informal training from the previous intern for only a week or so. After this, I had to learn as I went, which is not necessarily bad just there wasn't a reliable person to ask questions as everyone is busy with their own responsibilities and you would have to wait to get a response to a question. There hasn't been much training programs for me to participate in that are relevant to my role.

There was little training as the job is very intense so it needed all hands on deck, however there is very good performance feedback.

The training I had was structured in some fashion but was also quite loose. Taking initiative and learning on your own is crucial. Everyone may be busy but asking questions is encouraged. There are a lot of documents on the shared drives so reading those can be illuminating.

In terms of training and development, my experience has been mixed. While I was initially promised a mentor, I did not receive one. However, I took the initiative to learn from senior colleagues in other departments, which has been helpful in building my understanding of the broader business. My contract also stated that I would receive an English language course, but this has not been provided. There have been instances where I was assigned tasks outside my job scope, and since I lacked the necessary skills, I was expected to self-learn using online resources. While I appreciate the trust placed in me, this approach can be inefficient and draining, especially when it diverts focus from my core responsibilities. On a positive note, the company does offer a variety of non-technical training sessions, some of which are related to internal job functions. These have been valuable in helping me understand how different departments operate and how our work connects across the organization.