Solutions Architect Review

by Oracle

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed this programme, so much so that I have stayed on in the team.

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

    • I was given responsibility and added value, my colleagues also took time out of their day to teach me certain aspects of the role.

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

    • The guidance was clear, the opportunity is what you make of it.

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

    • There were busy points and quiet points, depending on the time of the year... everyone in the company was the same. If I didn't go out to get work though I could have found myself being bored.

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

    • Enough for the knowledge level I have.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It will help a lot.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Busy but my colleagues when they wasn't busy were great. Always offered to take me out for lunch or a coffee.

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

    • Maisy done an amazing job in organise a well structured internship programme.

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

    • I achieved a few Oracle cloud certifications that I can put on my CV.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am now a permanent employee at Oracle.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social aspect of the job is one of my favourite parts. Everyone at Oracle loves to socialise and there is always something going on.

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

    • I was in the london office so quite expensive to get there on the train and to buy food and drinks around. That was to be expected though.

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

    • London - Amazing

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

    • Always, Maisy was very good at organising these.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Banking

London

July 2020

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