Business Analyst Review

by Boots

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Loved the year, got given so much responsibility and opportunity to learn and develop.

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

    • Always felt like a valued team member never felt like my opinion was any less valuable than a full time colleague.

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

    • Always had the support and guidance I needed, my line manager had been through a grad scheme and knew how to guide me to have the best year.

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

    • Always had plenty to do and if I didn't work was readily available for me.

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

    • Given accountability for my own work, taking ownership of my own pieces of work within the teams I worked in.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Softer skills and approach to work have been the most valuable developments with respect to my degree and future career as well as technical knowledge that will help me in future endeavors.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly atmosphere, relaxed and felt trusted to get on with your own work.

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

    • Had a clear starting point with flexibility to pursue any areas of interest to help with my development and learning.

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

    • Many hours of training and support to help me get the most out of the year.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Loved the year, want to come back on the grad scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 20+ in the cohort creating a great environment at year in industry events.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Standard prices for a city nothing extortionate.

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

    • Nottingham has some great spots for fun in the evening.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Always something happening beyond the 9-5.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

July 2016

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