Business Intelligence Analyst Review
by Mars
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.7
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The Company
4.8
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The Culture
3.4
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Mars is a brilliant place to work. They are a company that truly believes and works by their values and culture. There is an emphasis on a work life balance, and the office is a fun and friendly place.
As a placement student you are seen as no different to all other associates and I felt valued and part of the team almost immediately. You are given the same benefits and their is a huge focus on your self development which is something I don't feel you'd be given at an organisation that didn't value you.
Mars has a huge focus on self development, and if you are looking for a placement that puts a real focus on your learning and development, then I would highly recommend Mars, with regular meetings with your manager to review development areas, your progress and any support you require.
My workload was generally quite high with peaks and troughs, however with the focus on work life balance, this was never an issue.
From day 1 you are given a large amount of responsibility and will be leading projects. While left to do this by yourself, there are always colleagues or managers who are willing to help and provide support whenever you require it.
My role was not closely related to my degree, but many of the softer skills, such as planning, and presentation skills, I developed with Mars have helped a lot in my final year at university.
The Company
Really good fun and friendly.
There was a clear progression in the difficulty and amount of work as my need for new challenges increased. There was also a large focus on my self development and reviews to ensure my development plan was focused in the correct areas.
I was sent on external and internal training courses and even given the opportunity to gain a qualification that would not be directly relevant to me in my year with Mars, but would be useful in my future career.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Company Car
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Healthcare from home
Healthcare/Dental
Travel loan
Highly appealing.
The Culture
Based in Slough there is not a lot to do, however Reading and Windsor are really close and nights out, barbecues, and pub quizzes were done fairly regularly.
Sports and Volunteering
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Data Science
South East
November 2014
