Operations Analyst Review

by American Express

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed working with American Express. I was part of a great team and was given a really interesting project that let me explore my interpersonal skills while I learnt about the business.

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

    • From day 1 I was part of the team and my contributions to conversations and discussions were taken seriously. I also felt that senior leaders were actively interested in my opinions and thoughts on the company, the internship and everything else.

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

    • Everyone I spoke to was ready to lend a hand and help me achieve. Amex fosters a culture where everyone wins, and so asking for help is easy! My manager was fantastic and was able to point me in the direction whenever she couldn't help. The program manager was also exceptionally helpful and had contacts throughout the business.

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

    • I always had something to do or someone to talk to. Even at times where my project slowed, there were people to network with and learning to be done. And above that, there was chance to impress and take on challenges beyond your original task.

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

    • I was working on projects where I ran sessions and led the delivery of our process improvements.

    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'll be able to take real world experience to my studies and demonstrate an awareness of the wider business impact of individual projects.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The team worked hard and had a reputation for success. This didn't mean they weren't fun! far from it! But there were times when everyone just needed to get their heads down. That said, everyone was up for a laugh!

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

    • I knew what I was doing from day one and was given any support i needed.

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

    • I was invited to every single piece of training that my team were invited to. I was also given 1-2-1 time with Senior leaders who all gave me advice on my personal development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were 7 interns working across my department and we all got on really well. We all arranged to go out together and enjoyed meeting for lunch almost everyday

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

    • I already lived in Brighton, so it was no more expensive than it had been while I was a student.

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

    • Brighton has a great nightlife scene.

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

    • I was able to do loads of things outside of work.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Business Management

South East

August 2017

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