Change Analyst Review

by Telefonica (O2)

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Excellent placement, i was positioned into a team, that looked across the business so i got to understand how each department worked.

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

    • A really strong bond with my team, also really good intern community.

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

    • My Line manager was great at explaining complex tasks and gave me alot of help during induction, also gave me great tips for getting ahead in business.

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

    • How busy i was all depended on what projects the team were working on at the time.

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

    • On larger project and i was assigned the help the project run smoothly, on smaller pet projects within the team, they were mine to own and deliver on.

    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 boss gave me really good tips for succeeding in business and he gave me help with my CV and tips for assessment days and interviews.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was always an event happening in the lobby, we got to the O2 for away days.

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

    • The placement scheme was good, but there were problems with the induction, but as a member of talentum you have really good oppurtunities to do things and the company make you feel wanted and needed.

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

    • There are alot of training days you can do to learn new skills.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • I am going to apply for the graduate scheme, which is something interns are activily encouraged to do.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeh, there was a strong bond between the interns and we met up and went to the pub once a week.

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

    • Near london is pretty expensive but the immediate area was quite cheap, but nearby places were very expensive.

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

    • No nightlife in Slough, but it is a 20 minute train journey to London and Reading has a strong student community.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Tons of things to do outside work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Information Technology, Voluntary

London

November 2013

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