product configuration business analyst Review
by Cummins
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
5.0
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The Company
4.1
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The Culture
3.4
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
The team that I worked with made the year more pleasurable, they were helpful and gave great insight.
I think I was given complete ownership for my tasks, I didn't feel like I was a student but felt more like a staff member as I was trusted with my work and given independence.
Had bi-weekly 1 to 1 sessions to discuss how work was going and how everything was socially, open door policy with senior members of the team to ask for help or support.
throughout the year I can confidently say that only a few days near Christmas was when i wasn't busy but on most days i was busy with work and if i had finished any work quickly then i would ask for more or find some tasks to do.
I was given more that i though i would have. I was taking leadership roles for many tasks and projects.
These skills that i have enhanced will more that help with my degree as I took theory from my years at study and used them in a practical manner.
The Company
For the first 6 months i was sitting in another building where my immediate team was more closer so i felt more at home with balanced noise levels. next 6 months i moved to another area where the team was more spread but the office had other departments with more noise level.
The placement year was structured very well as I was part of the 6th year of placements, the focus was high on placements with great promotion from study state to work state.
They had many training sessions that were for learning about business as well as people outside the business who helped us with enhancing general work and interpersonal skills.
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
The graduate scheme looks great and would be something that i want to be a part of and generally progression in ranks seems possible.
The Culture
there were many chances to socialise such as birthday events and Christmas, Halloween and even general weekends with good planning to set up events.
cost of living was pretty high, general area was good but not many things to do apart from go to the beach but only good in the summer.
the nightlife was better in other areas, as the area close to work was pretty quiet.
there were plenty of opportunities as there was sport such as basketball, football and badminton and even local gyms.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Data Science, Business Management, Customer Service, Engineering
South East
June 2016
