Sales Review

by Fujitsu

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Fujitsu gave me the chance to get involved in a range of interesting opportunities.

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

    • At times I didn't feel particularly valued by my colleagues or line manager. However my fellow IP's and the graduates all made me feel welcome like one big happy family.

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

    • I was not given much support by my line manager, however I was given loads of support and guidance by my mentor. He helped me throughout the year and got me involved in many projects.

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

    • There were quiet times and busy times and this was expected from my line of business.

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

    • Responsibility was just the right level. I was always given a lot to do however if I needed help people were always willing to lend a hand.

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

    • Having worked in Fujitsu has opened my eyes to how a company runs. I will use all the professional skills I have learnt this year to excel in my degree and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was pretty quiet and not very exciting, however you make the most of lunch breaks with friends.

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

    • My placement could have been organised better, however I believe there are new measures being put in place and next year organisation should be much better.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company wouldn't push training on me however if I found a training programme I wanted to do they were always willing and supportive.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I like to think I will be offered a place back with Fujitsu and with all the different things they do there is bound to be something I will enjoy.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Every one in the placement programme got on really well, we got on like a house on fire. The grads were also very nice and invited me to many events.

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

    • I was working in London this year so it was expensive to live. However this should not put any one off as it was an amazing experience.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London! Best clubs in the country!

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

    • After big projects there were often drinks and activity's to get involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2012

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