Finance analyst Review

by Boots

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed most of the placement, with the culture and people here being a highlight. Everyone wants to enjoy being at work, as well as help each other

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • A real job is given from day one, meaning as much responsibility as your peers.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had two managers over the year, my first one was excellent and experienced with students to really gave me the right opportunities to push myself.

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

    • Monthly tasks vary, however there haven't been many times without much to do. Only quiet period were near the start whilst picking things up

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

    • Particularly from around 4-6 months into the placement responsibility picked up. Not treated any differently to a full time employee

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

    • The placement has completely transformed my confidence, and will be a huge advantage after graduating

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really fun and casual, everyone is up for a laugh and never boring. Directors stop by for a chat regualrly.

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

    • Really well- scheme well structured with HR and finance working together. Regular catch ups to monitor how you're getting on, as well as all sorts of training sessions

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

    • Plenty of training day opportunities, as well as a lot of time spent by colleagues teaching different things. They don't leave students to get on with basic tasks, but instead invest the time to bring you to a high level

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Boots have a great grad scheme, which the placement year feeds straigjt onto. Promotional opportunities here are good

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were 21 students, many who lived together. Often nights out and activities together too

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home and commuted rather than moving to Nottingham

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nottingham city centre is great with everything you need

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

    • Loads of charity projects to get involved with, and managers are supportive of taking time out to get involved

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

July 2016

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