Finance Analyst Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement at Xerox.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • From the very start, i felt valued and accepted by my colleagues.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • As part of my placement, i had to complete a monthly log book and my manager helped me throughout my experience with these.

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

    • At times in the month, it was perfect, i was kept busy but i didnt have too much to do but then at other times, i didn't have much to do or else I had too much to do

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I felt that I was given quite a lot of responsibility on placement, I knew that i was a valuable employee because there were some things i could do that none of my colleagues could do.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I did develop many skills over my time at Xerox but I felt that at times, they did not relate in any way to my degree programme.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Whilst we always maintain a high level of work rate, there was always time for a bit of banter in the office

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised. from the day i had the assessment centre to the day i left, it was well ran

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • It was ok. I had some online courses in excel and access but i did not find them very beneficial

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to get a job with this company. I dont think there is a better place in terms of the balance between nice people and work ethic.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Quite good yes, there were around 50 students during my time and there was always something going on.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I was lucky that I was living with family so I did not experience the cost of living too much. It wasn't too expensive to socialise

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • the nightlife was ok but i can't say that i experienced the night life too regularly in this area

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, we often played 5 aside with fellow colleagues/students.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2012

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