Industrial Placement Student Review

I felt that the placement was very well organised and I was able to learn lots of new things. Working for such a large organisation, although challenging at times was extremely rewarding and there were plenty of opportunities for development through the year.

When things were done correctly, I was always congratulated. If I ever found anything difficult, there was always support available within the wider team no matter how small the problem. My ideas were always taken seriously and I was treated like part of the team.

Management and supervisor's were always available whenever I needed guidance or support during my role. However, the majority of the time I was able to complete tasks alone, knowing I could speak to someone if there were any problems. There was always lots of encouragement for me to do more within the team and business.

This varied each day, some days were much quieter than other whereas on other days I would work more than my contracted hours. However, I enjoyed the busyness as there always something new to do as I felt that I could always do more.

At the start of the placement I had little responsibility but this was because I was new to the role and had lots to learn. However, during the placement, I felt that at times I was regarded on the same scale as members of my team as senior management would approach me directly to answer their queries. I was also asked to attend new project meetings in order to give me more responsibility and to allow me to experience different areas of the role.

Not only did I grow in terms of my knowledge of finance, I was also able to grow many employable skills such as communication, team working and building relationships which I will be able to use during my degree and the next steps of my career.

Everyone always seemed to get on with one another and personal relations especially within my team were always friendly.

The overall placement was set up well, however I feel that more information should have been given regarding the role before the start date. Also a network for placement students would have been useful at the start of the placement; this was later introduced and we all found this extremely helpful. If I had any queries, I always had someone to talk to either at work or back at university which was great!

I am extremely satisfied with the training and development the company invested in me. Although I didn't attend any courses, I was always pushed within my team to come out of my comfort zone and I felt that this development helped me during my time at the company.

I was fast-tracked on to the Graduate Scheme and am hoping to return to the company if the interview stage goes well!

A network was set up for the placement students, but there was already a good social scene as many of the students lived together.

This depended on the place visited, it wasn't too bad as there are always vouchers available on the internet but it wasn't as cheap as university.

Always somewhere to go to suit all needs!

Reasonable opportunities but at time struggled to attend due to working hours or other commitments.