Systems Analyst Review

by Caterpillar

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it at Cateprillar, the working environment was always really welcoming and the work was fun.

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

    • All the staff here at Caterpillar were fun and always loved to have a joke, as well giving great advice and encouragement.

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

    • whenever I needed support, I was always able to ask and get the help required.

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

    • I was fairly busy but some days more than others. Never felt like I was over or under burdened though, which was very appreciated especially first starting off.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • At the very beginning I was given a very important task which was crucial to the project, which as first was daunting but made me feel like a real member of the team.

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

    • I think everything I have done and learnt over this year will benefit me in years to come, from work ethic to technical knowledge.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was always really friendly and relaxed. Very understanding if there was issues or problems and never felt uncomfortable.

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

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

    • No training courses as such, but I had a lot of reinforcement in terms of matching work with my university degree, giving me work experience in subjects I am studying.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

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

    • I would apply for the graduate role.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The placements were very sociable with lots of nights out and events organised.

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

    • accommodation was tricky to find and cost more than average.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I am not a very nightlife person, so couldn't comment.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is many things to do at weekends around Peterborough for a varied types of people.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

June 2017

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