Placement Year Review at Fujitsu

The Role

Role Description

I was placed on one of the company's largest accounts; working within various functions including finance, commercial and communications (HR).

My role later developed into Operations support within Fujtisu's Private Sector Division as I assisted in conducting contract reviews around Fujitsu's accounts within the PSD.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Enjoyable, but my role was poorly structured

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Worked with an extensive number of people; good for visibility, but not for building close relationships

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Very difficult to form a close relationship with any manager as my line manager changed numerous times throughout the year

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

This changed greatly during the year; in accordance with activity levels on accounts, but also because I did not have a defined role, but was taking on projects when an additional resource was required

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

All tasks I completed; more so toward the latter half of the year, carried high levels of responsibility and confidentiality

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

Skills such as professionalism and industry awareness have greatly improved, and I hope will assist me on commencement of a Graduate role

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Quiet. Additional requirement to travel and hot desk

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Various workshops throughout the year were helpful. Corporate Social Responsibility project is organised for each year's intake.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

No opportunities for training were received, however one particular manager was easy to approach for involvement in new areas and gave me great opportunities

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• National Travel
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Cheap enough

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Bracknell-poor, Reading- better

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Volunteering opportunities i.e. Education partnerships with local schools

Review 12/19 for Fujitsu

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