Technology and Innovation Intern Review
by Virgin Media O2
Rating
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Skills
4.5
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.8
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Your Impressions
4.3
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Virgin Media O2
- 7. Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2
Overview
My role is within the Planning and Engineering department and my work is within the Network Capacity Planning team. My role involves accessing and planning the current capacity within a platform in our network for business customer connections.
Skills
I have developed a variety of technical and transferable skills in this role. I have thrived in my communication, time management and organisational skills. In particular I have learned how to use a variety of new platforms and software. My Excel skills have significantly improved whilst in this role.
Responsibilities
After I had been trained in my relevant position and been provided with technical knowledge I was given independence to take on responsibilities. I am pleased with the level of responsibilities and trust I have been given in my role and I am always given the freedom to take on more.
Support & Guidance
I was given a week of initial training with 6 week of further technical training. I have been given constant support on a daily basis and work closely with colleagues with the majority of the work I do.
Culture
The company culture is extremely friendly, inviting and focused on diversity. Although I have spent all of my time in this role working from home, there is always a positive atmosphere in the company.
Your Impressions
My placement has been extremely enjoyable and I feel as if it was very productive as I have learnt a variety of skills and been able to network within the company.
Yes
Be yourself and see if your values align with the company's.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Engineering
South East
April 2021
