Placement Year Review at Logica

The Role

Role Description

I worked as a Developer using Ab-Initio to develop marketing systems.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Thoroughly enjoyed my placement got to work with some great people and learnt a lot over the course of the year.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Felt very valued as part of the team, was as if i'd been there working for years and was integrated into every part of the working environment.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great support from management both socially and work related, very keen to help and point you in the right direction. Keen to help with any issue.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

At the start i wasn't that busy on the project but that soon picked up and i had tasks to do for the whole working shift. Was just the right amount to keep me on my toes, and wasn't changed just because i was a placement student

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Was given as much responsability as everyone else on the team, i had my own areas of expertice which i had to look after.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I learn many new skills which i had not previously had before starting the placementr, and developed upon thoes that were exisiting. I was given the oppertunity to become certified in the technology (Ab-Initio) which i was using.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Nice laid back atmosphere everyone was friendly and plenty of banter. Many sports/social events arranged. Such as lunchtime football and staff nights out.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

No problems at all had plenty of induction and the like set up in advance and had already been structured before we arrived.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The company invested in me as i was any other member of staff, got to go on plenty of different courses and became certified in the main technology i was using.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Have been offered to go back when i have finished my course and i am seriously thinking of doing so.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Not as much up North as i was the only placement student up i Manchester, but there were events arranged throught ut the year such as the ball, and various placement days out.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Pretty decent pricing nothing over the top reallly. Salary covered everything i needed.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Great area in didsbury plenty of bars in the village and within walking distance of the office. Quick and easy to get into manchester too.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Plenty of oppertunities organised by the sports/social club such as football, and concerts.

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?

One the best decisions of university life, wopuld recommend everone to go on this scheme.

Review 10/16 for Logica

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