Business Analyst/Service Continuity Analyst Review

by Network Rail

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • A well rounded experience. Kind a brilliant insight into how IT fits into an large organisation.

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

    • All my colleagues were interested in my development and suggestions.

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

    • Great support, monthly check ins, regular 121s.

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

    • Some days it was very busy and other times it was difficult to find work.

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

    • A lot of responsibility because of the culture about trust. I was managing major 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?

    • All skills improved and new competency based examples.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good lovely atmosphere.

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

    • Very organised placement. There is a manager that sorts out things just for graduates & placements.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Graduate Offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We hung out with the graduates

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Its London sooo much socialising to do. Cost of living well, it took half my salary, and thats for zone 2.

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

    • Its london

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

    • Not really.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2011

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