Solution Support UKI - Project Management & Communications Review

by SAP

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I had a very enjoyable year, with a great amount of opportunities and high levels of responsibility in areas I had interest in.

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

    • I was treated as a colleague not an intern throughout my year, and was valued as part of the team.

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

    • I was given the space to learn and grow under guidance from my superiors, and had a number of channels to support if needed.

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

    • There was rarely a day throughout the day where I didnt have things to do.

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

    • I was given a high level of trust with pieces of work that significantly impacted the department, and had sole and/or joint responsibility for a number of work streams across different topics.

    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 developed a number of skills throughout the year, through the responsibility and opportunity to work with a number of different people from different backgrounds. Including the training I have recieved, I have been given a great level of knowledge to take back to University and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and open atmosphere.

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

    • Clear structure in place, with plan for development across the year.

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

    • Provided with learning materials, and given the opportunity to go on training courses. Also, given experiences to help with my development in specific areas.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Number of group social activities, including comedy nights and meals/drinks. Football twice every week as well.

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

    • Being close to London can be quite expensive, but can find cheap places if you want to.

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

    • Some good nights out nearby, and London is not too far to travel also.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Number of charity events in and outside of work, as well as sports and outside activities.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2013

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