Operations Support Review

I found the placement year very useful. There is a vast amount of opportunities available, being such a large company and a lot are offered to interns. They hire a big group so making friends is easy and a chance to see all the roles available. The roles themselves aren't career worthy, but give a good insight into the professional world.

I felt valued by the team that I worked within and by my manager. Externally however Operations as a role, is very thankless and you are expected to get the work done. If it get's wrong, people will say, well it's your job to do it right..

My manager offered me support if I went to them and my Career Manager informed me of relevant events or advice if he saw useful. I feel like more support could be given, obviously their plates are very full though and I take that into consideration.

I was fairly busy day to day especially past the 6 month mark. However I do know of other interns in other roles, not being busy.

I was given as much responsibility as I could get for the work that I do. If I did something wrong, it was me, and I had to ensure targets were met.

I developed my professional network and communication skills the most. The work I completed was repetitive however it did make me organized and meet deadlines. The experience in general gave me more of an insight and 'experience' of the professional world rather than new skills.