Business Analyst Review

by Xerox

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • This role gives you the opportunity to develop your programming skills.

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

    • The team here are very friendly and will help out when needed.

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

    • My manager always gave me ideas when I needed help.

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

    • I was developing systems often which takes up time as there are many systems to administer.

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

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

    • With developing systems, it helps develop your programming skills and hence helps your problem solving skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is good socially and good to work in.

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

    • No problems really.

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

    • There is no training invovled with this role. It is more hands on approach which I found challenging but beneficial.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are graduate opportunities with Xerox.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The placement students arrange different events

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

    • Living and socialising costs vary (outside of Welwyn). In Welwyn Garden City, costs are reasonable (based on salary paid for placement year).

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

    • Was not keen on the area in terms of nightlife.

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

    • There are many opportunities e.g. five a side football

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2011

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