Treasury Support IT Review

by Lockheed Martin

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really learned alot about the company. I felt integrated into the team and supported by my manager, I have taken away skills for life.

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

    • I was aware of how the work i did fitted into the bigger picture.

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

    • Excellent support network, I was given a long hand over from the previous IT, assigned a mentor from a different department and had regular 121's with my manager to discuss my progress and performance.

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

    • Flexi-time allowed the work balance to work well.... if i had one particually busy day, i could finish early another day.

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

    • The right amount of responsibility.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learned alot, I have seen how the theories learned in the classroom relate to real situations. I have developed IT skills, and used programs i would not have got the chance to use without this placement.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great set of people in the office. Lots of banter

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

    • Very well organised, everything was set up for me before my arrival.

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

    • Many oppertunities to shadow other departments, everything was explained to me, nothing seemed too much trouble.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I have recieved a conditional offer of employment, conditional on the completion of my degree and a job being available.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of nights out organised.

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

    • Pretty standard for a city. £4 a pint

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

    • Gunwhalf Quays has a large variety of shops, bars, restaurants and clubs.

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

    • Some advertised on the Intranet.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2013

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