IT Placement Student Review

by Allianz UK

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Colleagues were very kind and helpful and have learnt a lot of new things during the year. Responsibilities were given which meant that I had to make sure that I do deliver outcomes and meet deadlines. It was rather interesting where I can to enhance my soft skills tremendously.

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

    • I have been given more responsibility at work. I felt that my work and effort has been valued and that they trusted that I could complete tasks that was given and meet requirements.

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

    • My supervisor was really helpful and supportive. Guided my through activities, at time directing me to more suitable ways of approaching situations

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

    • I did mostly project management where I make sure that there was progress in activities carried out, at the same time analysing and collating data that was captured and collected. Both of which require a lot of communication and organizing.

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

    • I was managing my own time and task that was given, having to ensure the delivery and deadlines.

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

    • This placement was not 100% related to my degree. However, the soft skills that I have picked up and improved will be very helpful upon embarking a graduate career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly

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

    • The IT human resource team was very supportive and well-organized

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    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?

    • We had quite a large group of placement students and did gathered every now and then

    4/5
  • 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?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

South West

November 2014

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