Finance Analyst Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyable with a great team to work with, and lots of other students meaning something is always going on.

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

    • The work carried out was at a similar level to that of the fully qualified accountants, and effort is always appreciated.

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

    • Other colleagues are always happy to help and assist you, either with work for the day, or helping you plan your career.

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

    • There are busy times and quiet times, but overall the workload is manageable.

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

    • There was a nice balance of responsibility, the team were very dependant on the work done, but making mistakes was not the end of the world and could be corrected if necessary.

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

    • Gained accounting, business and IT skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A fun office who are up for a laugh, even when everyones busy.

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

    • Overall it was arranged well.

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

    • On the job training.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is unknown whether jobs will be available after the final year.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • 80 students in all and numerous social events to get to know people.

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

    • Outside London, the price of living is not extortionate.

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

    • Winker's is awesome, but otherwise the best options are in Central London which is linked by tube from Uxbridge.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Regular football games with students and non-students, as well as welcoming drinks and nights out with the team.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

London

June 2011

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