Research Analyst & Statistcian Review

by Royal Mail Group

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I found it incredibly enjoyable and beneficial. It showed me how to perform in this type of industry and that I do want to pursue this career choice. The team was fantastic and most of the rest of the business were brilliant too.

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

    • I felt like I fitted in straight away and was warmly welcomed by the whole team.

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

    • The management changed half way through the placement which was not ideal. However, this is a characteristic of life in the real world so was a good example of that also. The ideas of the management changed a little and the workload changed but support was there and guidance was acceptable.

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

    • Most of the time, things were just about right. Towards the end of the placement when the analysis work had thinned out, I would have preferred more of it coming in but I always found things to do.

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

    • For the duties that I was given, I had a lot of responsibility but I also made sure I was given plenty and asked for more.

    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 increased my knowledge in this area. I have found a good topic to write my final dissertation on. I have made a solid friend for life. I have found my career choice.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The team was very friendly and all got on really well. We all worked very well together. Morale was fairly high.

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

    • We had a long takeover from the previous students and received great training. Communication was very good.

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

    • I was given a lot of 'on the job' training although I would have liked some additional training for SAS etc. Extra stats training was provided which was very good.

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

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

    • I would love to come back and work here.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The team liked their social events although my circumstances did not allow me to join in on many.

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

    • Not bad but I remained at home to raise my family so nothing changed for me.

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

    • I cannot really comment on this as I didn't see the nightlife due to my family commitments.

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

    • There were a few opportunities but not many that I could partake in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

June 2010

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