TPP Placement Review

The TPP Placement year is full of opportunities to develop as an individual. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the company and continue to do so. Understanding more about the company's main product - SystmOne is one aspect I've enjoyed most.

The placement students work collectively as a team. Each member holds great value and this is emphasised by various members of staff who we work closely with. Due to the nature of the job, we are involved across the works of the full company therefore our work holds great importance and this is reiterated through a flat hierarchy.

Guidance and support is offered even before the placement commences. TPP provided an enrollment day where I was able to become familiar and get to know those who I'd be working alongside. This certainly made me feel more comfortable on the first day. Guidance and support has also been given throughout my placement and has aided me to develop significantly as an individual through the feedback given.

Each day brought new challenges and with that new opportunities to learn. There were certainly busier periods throughout the placement but this was dealt with effectively as a team. Competencies in time management and prioritising have certainly improved.

Placement students are given a lot of responsibility at the start and throughout the 13 months. All information is handed over by the previous year outs which gives you confidence when carrying out the job yourself. Some responsibilities include: Creating and chasing invoices, Booking travel and accommodation, Administration, Recruitment, Marketing and many more.

The experience you gain from a placement year is invaluable not only for your final year but when understanding the works of a business. The guidance and support has certainly helped assist the improvement of competencies such as time management, pioritisation and all round confidence.

The atmosphere in the office was always bubbly. I always experienced a smile or brief conversation when passing in the corridor. It was a great working environment.

The placement is 13 months long to allow experienced placement students a month to hand over all their knowledge to the new year outs. This gave me more confidence and also the chance to ask for help if needed.

The company heavily invests in all colleagues, especially placement students. Throughout my time at TPP I was given endless opportunities to learn and improve competencies such as time management and organisation.

TPP is a great company to work for and I certainly will be applying for a graduate role following completion of my placement. The placement has given me the opportunity to explore various departments and has heavily influenced my decision.

There were various opportunities to socialise. Some examples include football Thursdays and pub Fridays. Any event that TPP put on, provides the chance to socialise with all departments which helps create a unity in the working environment.

Due to the nature of the business we are required to live within a 15 minute radius of the office. This however does cover various student areas which are reasonably priced.

The nightlife in Leeds is heavily influenced by the universities therefore there is plenty to do. This ranges from nightclubs to mini golf. There is always something to do every night of the week if you wanted to.

TPP offer various opportunities to get involved with work colleagues outside of work. Some examples include football on a Thursday night and pub Fridays at the local.