Project Support Analyst Review

by Verizon

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement. I learnt a lot during the year and good support from the managers and the people in my department.

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

    • Always communicating with you, very helpful and gave a lot of advice.

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

    • My buddy was always around and gave support and guidance. When I asked something, my buddy will respond immediately.

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

    • Had something to do, had my projects I took care off. If not work related, there was a lot of training to do.

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

    • With the two projects I had, it gave me all the responsibility to show my capabilities. Other than the projects, I had activities that I did which helped my department. This resulted in helping other colleagues if they needed an answer.

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

    • I have learnt new skills that will have an impact toward my final year and my future career. I also gained.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was always time for work and a chat. Very balanced and it made everyone feel happy.

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

    • There was a lot of communication with the intern programme manager. It was well organised as we had activities to do after every fortnight, which made the programme good.

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

    • The company helped me a lot on terms of personal development, providing me with training and support on my weaknesses.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Still under consideration whether there will be a graduate programme. Otherwise, the possibility of getting a permanent job from the team I worked from are there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Always met with other interns on a daily basis as well as having night outs which was great.

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

    • The times I went out with the other interns, I found it reasonable. I never stayed in Reading.

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

    • It was great. Many other interns from other companies so made it a social able area, when I went out.

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

    • There were charity events as well as helping out at nearby schools.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2013

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