IT Business Analyst Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

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

    • All of my colleagues where very spportive and where there to help me out. I was never looked down onto like im just a placement student.

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

    • I was assigned a buddy when i started, this was very useful as whenever i had a query i was able to go to my buddy for support.

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

    • There where days when it gets really busy and days where it can get quite boring, but if you look for opportunities and get involed in other projects then you wont be sitting around bored!

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • My Manager and colleagues had a lot of faith in me therefore i was able to lead projects on site and globably. I was not constantly supervised and was quite independant in the work i did.

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

    • Over the year i have definatelty learnt a lot of skills, skills that i will definately keep for life and take back with me to Uni.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Depending on what department you are in and what type of people with you, sometimes it can be very busy and everyone will be really into there work but other times people may be a bit more chilled out and have fun as well as get some work done.

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

    • I had quarterly reviews where my manager would set me objectives and work plans in what i should do in the coming 3 months, and after each three months that would be assesed and then more goals would be set.

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

    • All placement students where given the same amount of training, other training is available within departments depending on what you do.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Depending on what opportunities i get i wouldnt mind coming back as i have already built up a good connection here.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • the Placement students where happy to meet up and socialise we had many events during the year such as BBq's, night outs and meals. All depends on the group of people you are with.

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

    • living costs and social events are not too bad. House hunting was a bit difficult as there are not many furnished housesbut if you come onto the accomodation search and sign up for the one you want then there should be no problem.

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

    • Night life wasnt amazing, but theres some good bars out here but clubs i would say Canterbury would have the best which is around 25 minutes away.

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

    • If you look for them then yes.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2014

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