Test Analyst Review

by NHS

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The placement was very well structured and was given a lot of oppurtunities throughout the year

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

    • All colleagues treated me as a full time employer and helped with any problems I had

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

    • I was given support by all managers and mentors

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

    • At times I was given lots of work to do but the majority of the time I was given the perfect amount of work

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, being given a project to manage and take charge of

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

    • The skills I have developed during my placement will assist me for future careers

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • At times it was quiet but was mainly fun

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

    • The placement was very well structured

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

    • Due to cut backs in the NHS funding was not available to go on training courses

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Working as a graduate directly with the company is not very likely although coming back and working as a contractor is more than likely

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were regular team and company events throughout the year

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

    • Living costs were quite expensive as I was based in a city centre location

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

    • Newcastle has got the best nightlife!

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

    • There were many different oppurtunities that you could get involved with

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

September 2011

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