Business IT Analyst Review

by Caterpillar

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It has been interesting to learn about various different job roles here. I have enjoyed learning the processes and strategies Caterpillar follow.

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

    • I have felt as if my contribution has valued the work here at Caterpillar. My colleagues do team exercises to show support towards employees and acknowledge work carried out.

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

    • I have been given guidance and support on 1 to 1 meetings with my manager, to help understand strategies.

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

    • I have been fairly busy and occupied here at work.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have been responsible of being an It analyst, project manager, business rules analyst.

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

    • I have learnt how to manage a project from first hand, and this will help in my final year project as I am able to understand the key importance of managing timelines etc. I have also been able to collect requirements from the business which will also benefit my final year studies as I have learnt that I have to understand what I need before beginning a project.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It is a good environment to work in, where I have met many friendly employees. Everybody has ensured I seeked the help I needed by being a placement student.

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

    • Quite organised, sometimes I would have to push for work when other projects were taking up my managers time.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I have been involved in requirements training exercises, and learning the project structure workshops.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am not sure at the moment.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, I have been involved in badminton social events, and also activities outside of work.

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

    • £375 per month on rent, and £20 per week on food.

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

    • Fairly OK.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes badminton, tennis etc.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

East Midlands

June 2016

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