Tranlsation Resource Analyst Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I thought the role was quite challenging but very rewarding at the same time.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I believe I have made a significant impact on my team and department.

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

    • Management were extemely helpful and were willing to give me responsibility.

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

    • Work is always busy even if it's not production work, as i have a large project to work as well.

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

    • I thought I was given alot of responsibility and opportunity to show Xerox what i'm "made of".

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

    • I think i have developed essential skills such as time management, communtication and presentation skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It's usually quite lively and very friendly.

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

    • Xerox have a very well structured placement scheme and are very much in line with industry placement standards.

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

    • There is alot of opportunity to study and train outside of your role; however you aren't always given the time to do so.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Management have opened some potentially interesting "doors", within the company.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The Slough office is very detached from the other offices (Uxbridge and WGC), as there are only about 5-8 placement students in Slough.

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

    • Slough is a cheap place to live reliative to London. Transport is very good and it's only a 15 minute train ride into London Paddington.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • What nightlife is indeed the right reply ... no further comments!

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there were because I formed a good relationship with some of the other staff in the office.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

May 2008

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