Finance Analyst Review

by Xerox

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    1.0

    The Role

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

    • The placement took place during the great change within the organisation. I had too take much more responsibilities then initially planned. Sometimes it was very hard to juggle few bosses at a time but the experience gained overall was invaluable.

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

    • This was not a typical student job. I was full member of my team and I was treated accordingly.

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

    • I had THE BEST manager one can ever have. He was approachable and very helpful.

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

    • Very busy at all times. Sometimes I had to stay late to finish my work.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsibilities were shared among the team members. I took the equal share of the workload.

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

    • This was a life changing experience for me. I learned loads from my superiors as well as from my team members.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very dull. This placement is not recommended for people who are looking for some fun experience.

    1/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was given innitial training and password for internal website for learning. My manager was very supportive if I needed any help. He also explained all new tasks very well so I had no real problems. As for the social side it was non-existent. I had no contact with the other placement students and there was nothing communicated to me regarding that.

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

    • Company provided me with password for the internal training website. I managed to get some accredited certification for the business field. Other than that there was no other development potential from the company. However I believe that this was compensated by management heavily investing their time in me. I was given the first class training from ACA and ACCA chart holders. I could not have asked for more.

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Xerox is worth considering as a long term employer as there are plenty of benefits for the permanent staff members.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have no idea as I had no contact with the other placement students.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I would not even send my enemy to live in Hemel Hempstead! It is a seriously boring place and it is expensive!

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

    • Non-existent ( unless you are desperate enough to socialise in the only "chav central" club in town.

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

    • 0 opportunities.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2009

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