Financial Analyst for XE Consolidations Review
by Xerox
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.1
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The Company
3.7
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The Culture
3.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
It was a real job with real work and everyone was really supportive. I would definately return after graduation.
I feel like I have resposnibilty and trust, and within my team and collegues - everyone is friendly and gets on well together. I have a good business and social relationship with them.
I was given plenty of support and helped along the way. Instead of being told every answer to every question, I was made to think a little which definately helped my development within the company.
During month-end I was extremely busy - it meant a few late nights but that's how finance is. mid-month I had plenty of work to keep me going and still managed to take my holidays.
I had a lot of responsibilty during my time at Xerox - I had deadlines and tasks which I had to manage and send off to the concerned indivduals in Corporate wthout my manager checking on the progress - I was trusted to get the work done correctly and on time.
Some of the skills that I developed will help me whilst I am at University - especially my concentration with others around and time management when numerous things have the same deadline.
The Company
People talked and laughed whilst getting their work done - there was always someone friendly around that you could talk to and this helped the day pass more quickly.
The placement was very organised - When I arrived I had a compuer and log-in information, and my student was ready to meet me. I had somewhere to park and my managers were around to help. I had the interview in December on the Friday and by the Monday I had a pone call offerng me the job - very organised!
I wasn't able to continue my accountancy exams - I believe this is because it is a lot of money to invest, however with regards to time and on-the-job training - I was provided with extensive training in the applications that I use, however all of this was optional. Xerox also has Learning @ Xerox which contains all areas to learn.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Working from home
I have been offered a place back at Xerox if there is a job going, however without a graduate scheme - a job isn't definite, it depends what positions are around in April time.
The Culture
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Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
June 2012
