Executive Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement at Xerox and would highly recommend it to others

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

    • Xerox treated me like a true member of the team and I felt valued as a team member, It is nice to see your work being used by others and congratulated by colleagues outside of your team.

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

    • Luckily, I had a great team at Xerox, my management and other team members provided me with great support and guidance throughout my placement. This made me feel alot more comfortable in the workplace - especially in the first few weeks.

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

    • This obviously changes depending on job, but personally I had a constant flow of work, however some days were busier than others,

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

    • At Xerox how much responsibility you are given depends very much on how much responsibility you want, putting in the work in the first few months pays off later in the year. You are truly a member of the team and your work counts.

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

    • The skills I have learnt at Xerox have taught me more than I expected from a placement year. It has grown me as an individual inside and outside of work

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office is a relaxed but hardworking environment. In the office there are multiple teams that may not be related to your own team, yet it is nice and social.

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

    • The general hiring of the placement wasn't so well organised, yet when here, my own boss and colleagues have been more than helpful.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A certain amount of training is compulsory, after those hours it is voluntary. As for development i think you develop on a daily basis in the working environment.

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

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

    • They have a graduate scheme that goes across three lines of business over three years

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Xerox employs 70 students for placement a year, so there is a great social scene. You end up meeting a lot of people that become really good friends.

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

    • London is expensive to live in

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

    • Nights out happen mostly once a week depending on your friendship group, when starting placement nights out will be arranged to help you meet everyone.

    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+)

London

April 2015

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