Infrastructure Analyst Review

by PepsiCo

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the job. Lack of team and felt students were relied upon too much. Working in support did however mean I learnt lots of new skills due to the challenges given to me, so the lack of support within the team did have a positive effect with this in mind.

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

    • felt like a valued member of the team (sometimes too much!). Great respect while having a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

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

    • regular reviews, never felt uncomfortable talking about any issues I was having. Good work/life balance.

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

    • Often far too busy, often took work home and felt like I needed more hours.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was running the show was an understatement! Full responsibility, just as much as a normal employee after a couple of months.

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

    • Not lots of training but they do pay for most certifications you want to do. Skills will stay with me for a long time.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Pretty fun and relaxed, often had a serious side too.

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

    • quite organised. at the start often not, but they are always reviewing and improving this process

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

    • They often pay for exams but not for training. Training is on the job finding someone who knows what to do!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Lots of job opportunities if you do well on placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good social side with other students. Not much time to socialise!

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

    • Reading is quite expensive compared to students based in leicester, despite being paid the same.

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

    • Quite good nightlife, very student-type area.

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

    • Football and a few others, always people making little groups for the gym and other activities. You just need to ask around as they are not listed anywhere

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

South West

June 2013

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