Business Systems Analyst- e-commerce Review

The job role was really extensive and let me have an insight into all areas of a systems web-development team.

The team welcomed me with open arms. We have had team activites outside of work where we get to know eachother better.

I have been given great support by my manager, given projects that allow me to explore the roles in my team that I have a keen interest in.

At the begining the work load came in waves but after I was given training and gained experience I was able to conduct analysis in more projects which leveled this out. Being the project co-ordinator of my own project meant that I could adjust the work levels week by week to keep a healthy balance.

I was given training at the start of the year that all analysts on my team have to take, this meant that I was able to conduct the same tasks as those on my team. Being a project co-ordinator I am responsible for the outputs from the actions under taken in this project and have to present my progress regularly.

My analytical skills have improved greatly from the work I have been doing which will benefit my studies and future projects, My co-ordination skills will help me in group tasks and a sense of improved work ethic will benefit me greatly.

It is a very friendly, welcoming office, where we breakfast and lunch together every day. We participate in fun actvities such as bake offs and bowling evenings.

The placement was set up well, there were a number of development days organised by the learning and development team where they checked in on us and made sure everything was ok.

My team invested in my to go on an analysis training course, I also attended other courses eg. "e-consultancy selling online" course. There was constant development from my line manager and other analysts in the team.

The Partnership is a great place to work and offers many new opportunities, it has definitely encouraged me to apply for the graduate program and very possibly relocate to the south of England.

We shared a house with fellow Waitrose Placement students, we had a great time together. I also made friends with fellow Waitrose employees of an similar age, I had a great time with these guys and even went on a few holidays with some of them

We lived in Reading and made the short journey to Bracknell. The cost of living in a student area in Reading is comparable to that of living in Belfast (where I live and study).

The nightlife in Reading is lively, there are plenty of great nights to be had both during the week and the weekend. A favourite night of ours was the Reading University Students Union.

The Partnership offers a wide variety of clubs and societies in which Partners can avail of their activities. Outside of work there is lots to do in Reading, a vast variety of sports clubs etc that can be joined.