IT Production Operations Review

I really enjoyed my placement at LCH. Despite going into the placement not knowing necessarily to any great extent the details of the role I was undertaking, I very much enjoyed it.

I very much felt valued by my colleagues, and the team I was part of provided me lots of support throughout my placement.

My manager was very easy going, and I had no trouble going to him if I required any guidance, and he was always willing to provide me with any support I needed, whether it be training or just advice.

The business of role did vary, with some days being quite quiet, and others rushed off my feet, but I almost always had something to do, and the busiest of days were not too frequent.

I was given a fair amount of responsibility during my placement, being given small projects to complete largely on my own, that had quite wide-ranging effects.

The role I performed at LCH was slightly less technically inclined than the degree course I am pursuing, so in that respect I probably haven't learnt too many skills that will assist with my degree, but it has had the effect of altering my view of what I wish to do once I have completed my studies, leaning more towards and broader, rather than a specialist technical area.

The atmosphere was always pretty lively and busy, and I never felt bored.

The placement was very well organised, with several internal courses lined up for the placement students to participate in.

Whilst the company were unable to offer me a role for after I graduate, I would definitely consider apply for a role there in the future, whether it be as soon as I finish my degree or later on.

The placement students met up on a regular basis, either for lunch, or to go out after work, and this continued throughout the year. I also went out with my colleagues around the area after work a number of times.

I can't really comment on this as I lived outside of London and commuted in, but given it's in the City of London, it's going to be fairly expensive on both counts, but of course if you're willing to live a little further out of town and commute in, then it can be quite reasonable.

There were lots of pubs and bars around the area where people tended to go every now and again after work, so no shortage on that front.

The Sports and Social committee often organised events such as go-karting or golf days that it was possible to go on.