Business Analyst Review

by MSD

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Had the opportunity to work on a number of large projects with lots of variation.

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

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

    • Had a lot of time dedicated whenever I needed it.

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

    • Varied throughout the year. Occasional periods of quietness, but would usually be working on several projects any given week.

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

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

    • Learnt lots of business skills relating to big industry, benefited from a much improved sense of professionalism, and gained vast amounts of knowledge. However, would of liked more training on specific areas such as forecasting.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere with a fairly young team.

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

    • The company has had internships in this department for a very long time. As such, have a very organised development program.

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

    • People would regularly take time out of their diaries to take me through projects or data sets that I was unsure of. If I was ever unable to complete a task, I would be shown how to do so, as oppose to having it done for me.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Approximately 14 students throughout the year. Everyone got on well and would regularly go on nights out, as well as play sport.

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

    • On the commuter belt so expensive without the perks of central London.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • No nightlife in actual Hoddesdon, but possible to get the train to Central London (less than 30 mins) or go to Hertford, Watford, Hatfield, Shoreditch etc.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Played squash, badminton, cricket, football with a range of full time employees. There was also a netball team. Occasionally, nights out were organised such as comedy nights, dinners out and general socialising activities.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2014

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