IT Analyst Review

by Cisco

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I loved working for Cisco - I was able to find the role that I wanted that would utilise my strengths. Definitely would go back.

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

    • My team were the main reason I loved the placement. We had team events, socials and lunches which meant I had a team of friends as well as colleagues. We therefore worked better together in work.

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

    • My manager met with me often and gave me plenty of opportunities to speak openly. On top of this, I had two team lead roles that I was able to talk to if I needed to approach somebody for support.

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

    • I was very busy for much of my placement, and found that I adjusted easily, but others may not do the same. It was very intense.

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

    • I helped develop part of a huge business critical project, and loved every minute. The work I did directly affected the project.

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

    • I've learnt from some of the best brains in the industry. I did not have formal training, though, which I think may have been a benefit.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great fun around the office, plenty of in and out of office events and a great buzz.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Dedicated team to manage the internship scheme meant that there was always someone to talk to.

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

    • I was able to work very closely with people that knew a lot - an opportunity I loved. I didn't receive formal training though.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Manager is in the process of getting me transitioned. It is still budget-dependent and therefore not guaranteed.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great bunch of people. Plenty of work socials and intern-specific socials.

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

    • Due to being near posher areas in London, it was a bit more expensive but the pay meant I was able to afford trips out etc.

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

    • Being near London meant there were opportunities. However, in the immediate area, the choice was limited.

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

    • I got really involved in the social and charity opportunities at Cisco, where there were a few, but probably could have been more.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology

London

July 2013

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