SAS Programmer Review

by Covance

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • This work placement was my first taste of an office environment; I thought the days were going to drag but they flew by because no day was the same.

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

    • I was made to feel like a permanent member of the team from Day 1, and not just like an intern (even though I was).

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

    • My manager always spoke to me and showed an interest in how I was getting on right from the start. He also treated me like I was a permanent member of his team.

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

    • The days went quick because there was always plenty to do; there was never a time I was sat around twiddling my thumbs.

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

    • I was assigned real study work once I'd completed my training, which made me feel valued because I was given this responsibility.

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

    • The logical/problem solving side of the placement kept my mind active throughout the year and it gave me an increased drive to finish my degree to the best of my ability. The placement also gave me more confidence which I was able to apply to my final year and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • In my team there was always a great atmosphere, which was helped with the out of work activities that members of staff would often organise.

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

    • Because the company had been taking on placement students for a few years, everything was set up to make the process run smoothly both for the company and for the student.

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

    • I was given ample training and support to be able to do my day to day job to the high standards the company expect.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a job for when I completed my degree; this meant I could concentrate on my studies during my final year without having to spend lots of time applying for jobs and going for interviews.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Because there were a lot of other students and recent graduates, there were nights out/trips to the pub/other social events often planned.

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

    • To say Leeds is a large city, the cost of living and socialising in the area I worked are not too bad at all.

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

    • Because the office is in the city center, there are bars and pubs just yards from you.

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

    • For the whole office there were events organised by the Sports & Social Club, and in addition to this my team often organised events too.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

October 2018

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