IM Project & Performance Management Analyst Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Involved in a variety of tasks for different departments. Opportunity to manage my own projects

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

    • I wasn't treated any differently

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

    • My manager has provided me with support for my uni work in addition to the support provided for my work at Xerox.

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

    • Moments where I was very busy, but i enjoyed the fast pace.

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

    • Project Manager for 2 projects.

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

    • Given me great experience to refer when applying for graduate opportunities

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fridays are quiet, but generally sociable environment

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

    • I am the first student in this role. Things ran smoothly considering.

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

    • Online training. On-the-job training was adequate for my role.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Healthcare from home
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Lots of permanent employees were placement students.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Student social reps that organise frequent social events.

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

    • Accommodation not cheap. Socialising costs depend on where you go.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Little local nightlife, but easy links to London

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Information Technology

London

June 2011

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