Placement Year Review at Fujitsu

The Role

Role Description

To support implementing new systems throughout the UK for a very large contract - over 2000 sites

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

2 months in its been fantastic! Slow start as I didn't have clearance but its only got better!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Really supportive and always ready to give advice help - You can talk to all levels of management without hesitation.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Always available for support, they trust you to do your work but are there if needed.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Again slow start as I didn't have clearance but as soon as it came in it's there has been a good balance of work and play.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have been given a real job which can really affect day to day running of the business, so the pressure is there, but you are trusted to do your job!

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

You definately learn alot - new things daily!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Facilities and site are fantastic!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Fujitsu implemented a startergy which allowed the IP's which were leaving to extend contracts and train/develop new IP's which have made the transition seamless, however processes can change in such a big organisation, so you have to take initiative of your role and make it yours!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

In the 2 months I have been here I have already been on several training/development courses which will help me in this role and also on personal development, if you feel you need training for anything e.g. MS Word/Excel, you just have to get authorisation from your line manager.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

One of the top tier managers who runs a team of over 200 started as a Grad! Just a few years ago!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Several events took place - mostly reading as it is the closest

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Lived at home and drove in, so not sure.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Bracknell isn't great - Reading is the closest and is a good night out! Windsor is also good but slighty further out.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

CSR project run within the company, Company gym runs classes at lunch - community projects - theres loads!

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?

Don't give up until you get one!

Review 5/19 for Fujitsu

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