Customer Solutions Architect Review
by Fujitsu
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.8
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The Company
3.6
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The Culture
3.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
A great company to work for with the role I was in being very well suited to my attributes. Couldn't have asked for a better introduction to the working world.
Everyone was welcoming from day one. You are considered a valuable member of the team, not someone brought in to make up the numbers and provide cheap labour.
This is very subjective to the role and manager but for my I had a fairly geographically distant relationship with my manager. This didn't provide much of an issue though as we'd have regular conference calls to catch up and discuss my development.
My account went through cycles of busier times and quieter times. I found best way to avoid wasting your time and being bored was to go out and involve yourself with challenges outside of the day job. This could include community or charity work etc.
As the placement progressed I was given increasing amounts of responsibility, and sought out areas I could own. The tasks I was given would be based on my skills and personal development areas.
The main thing I'll take away is the insight into the real corporate working world. This is priceless as I know what to expect when I complete my degree. I cannot overstate how much a placement helps you to grow professionally, but also personally.
The Company
Worked in multiple office locations and everywhere the people were friendly and approachable. A great atmosphere to work in.
The placement was organised at a high level straight from the beginning. Projections for the year were established early which was helpful.
The opportunity to train and development was highly encouraged. The drive needed to come from the individual to apply for courses and undertake training.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Working from home
Healthcare from home
Providing you do well in the year, you may be fast tracked to an grad assessment centre. This means you can avoid the long application process and online tests.
The Culture
Most of the placement students live together within the same area. This made socialising easy and common
Pretty standard pricing for the location. I'm based in the Thames Valley area so the costs aren't too outrageous for southern England
Base location office is found in a small town but I live in Reading. There is enough going on at night to get you through the year
Once again, you get out what you put it. If you make yourself available for these things, there are always activities to get involved in.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Computer Science, Information Technology
June 2013
