Finance Analyst Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    1.9

    The Role

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

    • I loved going to work everyday, the only reason i didnt rate it as the best job ever is that I never got involved with the work my line manager did despite being advised i would.

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

    • All the staff are friendly and very passionate about what they do. They are welcoming and the managers will give you time to talk to them.

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

    • I was given a fair amount of support if i asked for help, however they would not give you any guidance unless you asked for it.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Like any job i had my busy periods and my balance periods. Overall i was more busy than balanced but it helped the days go quicker.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • You are treated exactly like a full time employee with full responsibilities and deadlines. If you ask for more responsibility you are likely to get it.

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

    • In terms of assisting my studies, the work i did gave me real business examples of the theory i have already learned. However the skills i have gained and the experience of working in a busy office will definitely help me in my future career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Despite everyone being really friendly and chatty the atmosphere wasnt always fun because of how busy people were.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was given lots of information and support before and during my placement

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

    • The company did offer free online training courses of which some were mandatory, however due to the workload there wasnt always time to do any courses.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • They have taken down the personal details of all placement students and advised we will be contacted about future job adverts however they do not currently offer a graduate scheme.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were around 25 placement students on site and people were always organizing nights out and trips.

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

    • The rent was expensive and there were not many social areas in the town

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It was a student town however there were no clubs, only pubs. You would have to travel to London for a good nightlife.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Other than what the placement students organized there were not many other opportunities organised by work.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2012

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