IPS Operations Analyst Review

by Xerox

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • It was challenging but still good, despite a chaotic environment

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Valued well by colleagues in my team and majority of colleagues outside

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

    • 2 week Handover with previous student, and received help whenever I asked

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

    • Several Ad Hoc jobs outside of projects given to me. Usually a good balance but can have extreme days

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

    • I was given free reign of how to manage my time and tasks unless Managers had to step in

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

    • Time management and organisational skills developed dramatically. Training was provided on Lean 6 Sigma pronciples for projects and daily tasks

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Chaotic environment but everyone found the lighter side of it. Everyone was confortable making jokes during busier times

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

    • Majority was fine, though slight issues when it came to changes in my role where there wasn't extensive planning

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

    • Internal training website with a variety of courses. Includes IT skills, management skills, numerical, etc.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • I would definately consider returning

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Facebook groups are set up before the students start the year, so they can get to know others beforehand. Regular events planned by the Placement Steudent Commitee

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

    • Not cheap, but considering it's London its pretty good

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

    • Several local pubs and a night club. On the Underground route meaning easy access to London and its nightlife

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Local gyms and clubs

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

London

June 2011

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