Finance Controlling Review

by Forvia

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • The tasks that I did during the placement were not in one of my desired areas which has lead to such score. I have enjoyed the fact that I had a real life experience and learned using excel and SAP to a high standard however I was not fully satisfied with the job role.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The communication between and my colleagues was limited. Lack of colleague chemistry. At least in my department.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Some support but mainly I had to learn on the job.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • With time the tasks were increasing however I could take up more.

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

    • I was fully responsible for my area.

    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 will definitely help me in the future as my CV will stand out at some point. The skills gained and the fact that I have completed the placement have already helped me secure an interview for a part time role in Finance when I go back to the University

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet and I did not much talk to the other colleagues unless I had a query.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • No handover period and structure of the tasks

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

    • I did not recieve any training apart from the folder with instructions left by the previous student.

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • As long as you go into the correct department the career prospects are good such as the Graduate and VIE scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Generally yes

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Average

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

    • Did not go out so i don't know

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

    • Not that I was aware of

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Management Consulting, Manufacturing

East Midlands

June 2017

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