Placement Year Review at Fujitsu

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I decided it was what I want to do as a career from my placement year. I had a fab year.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was told frequently that I was key to keeping projects moving. We were thanked in newsletters that went round the company.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

We were able to ask for help and advice at any time

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Most of the time it was fine, but around year end when customers don't have the budget to spend anymore it was more quiet.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was given more and more responsibility in projects as the year went by.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

They are useful in modules at Uni and also for when I go back to the company.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Everyone got on really well. I am friends with many, including my boss.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

They have placement students and graduates there every year.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I got to attend courses and experience days.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The graduate wage is competitive and as a placement student you are given the opportunity to go straight to the final assessment centre

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We went out at least once a week. The grad's also got involved a lot. We still see each other now.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

It is the South East, but cheaper than London

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was limited, but we still had a good time. Reading and Southampton were all within 20-30 mins, we used minibus taxi's, which were really reasonable.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Football was on at least twice a week for the boys (or girls). Anything else we did, we organised ourselves.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

I had a great time, and it has been an added bonus to my degree. I would recommend anyone spending a placement there.

Review 1/19 for Fujitsu

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