Desktop analyst Review

by Caterpillar

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable job, incredibly friendly staff all around the world. Role was very much like a real job so I felt very integrated with the team.

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

    • All the staff were very friendly, even the managers of facilities were always happy to sit down, have a chat and a good laugh

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

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

    • Was a very busy job, but that was good because it meant there was always something to do

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

    • I was in charge of a number of projects, and was very much left on my own to deal with problems on my own, although support was always there if asked for it

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • I have been told to contact the site lead closer to graduation to see if there are any roles available

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

October 2014

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