Financial Analyst Review

by Travelport

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere.

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

    • Received good feedback on progress.

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

    • Always somebody there to help if it is needed.

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

    • Good balance of work, not too pressured, but not bored.

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

    • Given good level of responsibility while having important work checked over.

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

    • Developed team work skills and practical excel skills. Will be useful when applying to graduate jobs

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and welcoming

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

    • First year that the scheme was run, but they were very interested in our feedback on how to improve it in the future

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

    • Given opportunity to talk to senior leadership team, given advice on future career

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Given good feedback that I would be welcome to return as a graduate

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Activities in the form of company social club, such as pub quiz. Also activities organised in the department.

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

    • Relatively expensive part of the country.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Close enough to London to go out there

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

South East

January 2013

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