Reporting and Controllling Administrator Review

by Sony Europe

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • My time at Sony was absolutely brilliant, I feel that I have been empowered and stretched. Working on real business task and project has given me a “hands on” insight into the business world

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

    • While working as part of a very busy the finance team, I did not feel like an "intern". My contribution and opinion counted equally, which was great for my learning habits.

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

    • I had regular one-to-one meetings with my boss, most of these sessions were spent talking about my tasks, professional development and my personal well-being which made me feel like a valued employee.

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

    • The most busy periods was during month-end, however this was level-headed by the mid-month periods which was less demanding.

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

    • I was given high level of responsibilities, some of the reports that I produced helped senior management to make informed decisions on cost, supply chain and headcount.

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

    • Working as part of a team who is accountable for the financial status of the business. I've learned how to collect data and translate it into a meaningful information. Through this I have developed excellent analytical and numerical skills which is an essential for my course.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office environment always had a positive vibe

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

    • Placement was really well organised from interview stage to my last day. It's just the right environment for a student to be.

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

    • HR department actively set up training & events for placement students to help us reflect on our personal development.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Unfortunately there isn't a graduate scheme available, however some managers tend to hire back their placement students.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The intern group was like family while I lived away from university,

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

    • Reasonable prices

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

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

    • There were was a sports&social club that encouraged employees to come together.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

October 2016

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