Demographic Analyst Review

by Edge Analytics

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I loved my time at Edge, my skillset expanded incredibly and it was one of the most valuable experiences from my undergraduate.

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

    • Everyone is treated as an equal and listened to. Project work often includes teamwork, so you are well valued.

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

    • If any of us had any issues, we had a supervisor on hand to help guide us.

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

    • Some days were busier than others, but overall you always had something to be doing.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility and expected to deliver top quality work.

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

    • I think the skills I gained on my placement helped towards achieving my First class degree, and helped me decide to continue onto postgraduate study.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It never felt awkward or tense. People were generally happy and hardworking but also relaxed.

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

    • The director is closely linked to my university so it was set up pretty well.

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

    • A lot of training on software was given, to ensure you could do the work and understand exactly what you were doing.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If they were hiring, I'd definitely work for them again.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There's usually one student on placement at a time, so its pretty limited.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Its near the university campus, so its pretty cheap to live in the area.

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

    • Its basically on the University of Leeds' campus, so its pretty good.

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

    • No, not really. Work was work and didn't really spill over into home life.

    2/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2017