Security Operations Analyst Review

by Mars

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Great job, balanced workload and help was available whenever needed.

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

    • A well balanced culture of people where you could speak freely and get given good advice.

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

    • Fortnightly reviews, help with any current work even if out of their job role and informal meetings held so as to develop a rapport with the team.

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

    • Slow times very infrequently but picked up.

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

    • As much responsibility as you would like, they will do whatever you are comfortable with.

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

    • Understood what it means to work in a business.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Silos but able to interact with other groups, problem being was very different job roles to people around.

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

    • At times seems very last minute, but still able to work with everything despite subtle hiccups.

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

    • Numerous training courses, looked at my future career and areas of development for after the placement. Also looked at what I achieved during this time.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • Would like to return and will try to.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A tight knit group.

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

    • Not a good area but aware of that before going.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very little to do but infrastructure allowed travel to other areas with general ease.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Many Social clubs.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

September 2012

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