Lean Six Sigma Executive Review

by Xerox

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my role and learned a great deal from it.

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

    • I had a highly supportive team who would respond positively to my work and would always show their appreciation when appropriate.

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

    • My manager gave me support whenever I required it.

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

    • My work came in peaks and troughs but I was usually quite busy.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given lots of responsibility over various tasks and the management of systems.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My role related directly to Operations Management modules I had taken so I gained in depth knowledge about how Lean Six Sigma operates in real working conditions.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The people were very friendly and always make an effort to say hello or have a quick chat.

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

    • It was done very professionally.

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

    • I was given the opportunity to become trained within Lean Six Sigma as a Yellowbelt.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

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

    • I would happily work for this company again.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Xerox employs around 80 students so there are always social events going on.

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

    • Uxbridge and London are very expensive.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Uxbridge is quite a small town but it is easy to get to London where there is lots to do.

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

    • There were some but not many directly related to the company.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

June 2010

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