Finance Analyst Review

Provided me with a proper role so was doing work where I felt like I was making a true positive contribution to the company. Provided help by my line manager to try to improve in different areas. Variety in the role as worked on different aspects of the company with different people.

Very valued, especially by my line manager and colleagues. I was never excluded from any work or social events and never felt like my colleagues looked down on me in any way for being a placement student. Worked with many different people from many different departments and the majority were very pleasant and helpful.

Was given a lot of support by my line manager, he did his best to ensure that I was not stressed in any way at any point and I knew I could talk to him if I was. The head of the department was supportive most of the time, on an off day you may not get so much support...

Perfect balance. During the end of the month, was very busy and jam-packed with work. Is a bit quieter in the middle of the month which allowed me to get prepared for month-end so I would not become stressed in this period. Never felt like I had nothing to do so never bored.

I was certainly not running the show but had a lot of responsibility. I was trusted to sort my own areas out with suitable supervision. I had meetings with many of the managers within the company to talk finance which shows the trust that Experian places in it's placement students

Excel skills developed dramatically, there are things I have learned on excel that I didn't know were possible. Communication skills have increased massively as well as presenting skills so should assist if there are any presentations in final year. There are too many skills to count that I have gained due to taking on a placement role.

Generally a happy office. Never really any tension between employees. Sometimes if the head of department wasn't in the best of moods you'd know to not joke around as much but that wasn't too often, he was usually a joker himself! Quite tense during month-end so was quieter then but no one minded as everyone had so much to do.

As they take on a placement student every year they know what they're doing at Experian. I felt there was a smooth transition at the start with the previous placement student spending a month with me to ensure I understood my role and responsibilities. All in all, no complaints from me.

I think more so they invested in me by giving me a lot of responsibility. I was surprised by how much responsibility I was given so early on in my placement. This forced me to develop at a fast rate and helped me learn not only business skills, but life skills.

No grad scheme which is a shame as I'd be happy to work for Experian in the future.

Yes there was but as I was in a separate office to the majority of the fellow placement students I found It difficult to connect with them. I spent more time at social events with my team at regular events ran (and paid for) by Experian such as the Christmas party.

Not too bad. I know the area anyway so lived nearby and found it simple to transition. Socialising is good in Nottingham as there are plenty of places to go with things such as nightclubs, pubs, restaurants, minigolf, cinemas etc. There is something for everyone really in Nottingham. Cost of my flat was fine too.

Decent

Yes there were opportunities to volunteer with the RSPCA which was a great project to get involved in. There was also regular football at lunch on a Thursday which I enjoyed a lot. We had an escape room as our Christmas gift which was a great day out for the team.