System Integration Specialist Review

by BlackBerry

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    2.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • The role was rewarding as you could see what you were contributing, however at times there was a lack of work.

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

    • Overall, colleagues seemed to value the work that was being done and what you contributed to the team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • There was a scheme whereby you had a manager who would ensure that you were ok within the job and a supervisor as well. Generally I found that the supervisor was good for finding out more about the company and a manager for the job role.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There were times where there was a lack of work, this is due to what the company were going through at the time.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • During the year I completed several projects that directly affected the department. These projects were important and I was solely responsible for making sure they were complete.

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

    • Overall the skills I learnt were not something that was directly related to my degree, however they certainly will help throughout my career.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Over time the atmosphere changed, due to what the company was going through. Overall, there were good and not so good points.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Considering the change the company was going through whilst I was there, the overall organisation of the placement was good with opportunities to learn about other people/departments.

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

    • Overall, training was fairly minimal. We received training for the job at the beginning of the year but very little after that.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • In the current climate, I do no believe there will be any opportunities within the company.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Generally other students/colleagues were friendly and there were occasions where we did things together.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • This is not really applicable for me as I lived with my parents throughout the year.

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

    • Nightlife in Slough was not great. However as most students stayed in Reading area this did not matter so much. Reading was good for nightlife

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

    • There were a few different opportunities to do different things outside of work.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Customer Service, Information Technology, Business Management, Data Science, Product Design

South West

June 2014

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