Placement Year Review at GE Money Home Lending

The Role

Role Description

Maintaining Citrix Test Environments (I.e, patching, updating, access, security, performance etc.), Coordination of SIT and UAT Testing, SQL and Omnis Scripting.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Naturally, there were times of highs and lows. Generally the job was fun.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was valued very well by those of whom I worked with on a regular basis

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was given excellend support by HR and colleagues. However there were a few issues after a change of management

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

As the job is "customer" based, there were times where there was little work, and there were times where I found myself inundated. Generally the workload was manageable

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I made some progress in an increase in responsibility, however due to a change in management this increase was not as large as I had hoped.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The training schemes I was signed up for, and the improvement in social skills have been instrumental in my further studies.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Due to the company being heavily hit by the credit crunch, there was a dip in morale. However the general atmosphere was friendly and I made some good friends during my time there.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Generally the placement was set up and organised well with progression in work and responsibility.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The company signed all of the interns up for 4 training schemes and had a specialist role in HR for a representative for interns

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Due to the company being heavily effected by the economic climate, prospects are quite weak currently.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

As previously mentioned, I have made very good friends during my time with the company.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Living in Watford was suprisingly pricey, as well as prices in Central London. Socialisation was limited to an extent to this, but was not a massive hinderance

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Watford has two clubs, however they were expensive given the area they are in and not my cup of tea. There are good clubs in London (obviously), which are only a train ride away

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Charity Organisations, Parites, 5-a-side, BBqs etc

Review 20/22 for GE Money Home Lending

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