Corporate Social Responsibility Lead UK Review

by SAP

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed the placement to the extent that I have been offered to stay within SAP on a part-time basis as the CSR Lead UK during my final year of university

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

    • Recognised throughout the year for my achievements, including receiving a ‘half year Placement award’ for my efforts to CSR & Sustainability

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

    • I built my own network within SAP and always had someone to support me on any project/task I needed guidance with

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

    • Extremely busy. Worked on weekends & annual leave if I needed to. This was due to the amount of responsibility I got.

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

    • More responsibility than expected for a placement student as I was leading on CSR initiatives.

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

    • Skills - leadership, communication etc Training - lots of sessions and ability to lead design thinking workshops at SAP and Universities. I will also be supporting to deliver a CSR guest lecture at my University during my final year

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, collaborative, supportive, fun. Regular team dinners and free lunch & gym within the office

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

    • 2 weeks of on-boarding at the start of the placement. Regular sessions specifically held for intern training

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

    • Investment in development suited to my role: - attending events such as the Social enterprise world forum broadening my knowledge within this sector - Various events in London - Meetings with customers and partners - Great exposure.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • No formal graduate scheme but as I have done a placement and staying on part time I will be more likely to return to SAP than a regular graduate. Equally it is very difficult to get into the sector I wish to in CSR

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great intern community

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

    • West London. Better than if office was in central London

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

    • nice bars around Richmond and twickenhan

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

    • Lots of events

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2019

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