DBS Solution Support Services Review

by SAP

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed the year very much, it had been an amazing learning journey and I believe I gained valuable experience.

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

    • I feel I was part of the team and played an important role like any other team member.

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

    • There is always someone you could talk to, and I have been supported not just by my manager but also by the rest of the team.

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

    • Daily tasks varied, and although at times work becomes very busy it also slows down too.

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

    • I believe I have picked up a lot of responsibility during my placement, however, you are only given the amount you can handle and would like to have.

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

    • Although, training provided might not assist me as much for my degree- it will be very valuable in the future after graduating.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, colaborative, lovely to work in.

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

    • The overall work placement was well set up, as you expect everywhere there were some situations however, they were dealt with very quickly and effectively.

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

    • I have recieved a lot of training, access to many courses online as well as attended different events.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I would definatly like to return to SAP after graduation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we have had team bonding exercises and different events with the other placement students.

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

    • Cost of accomodation quite high.

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

    • Not very exciting

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

    • Sports

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2017

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