I am responsible for integrating solutions to client requirements for their ServiceNow instances. This involves conversing with clients, listening to what they want, deciding upon a solution and then implementing it.
Yes. Before I started this placement I had no idea what ServiceNow was, but the first three months of the placement are training in the ServiceNow ecosystem, which while being quite intensive, is very rewarding. Computacenter also pays for certification examinations in ServiceNow which are excellent transferable skills.
After training, there is a great deal of responsibility involved in developing and maintaining clients. Computacenter gives a real experience of working with their clients, all of which are well established companies in their own right.
Throughout the course of the last few months I have been supported consistently by members of my department, my manager, HR, and the Future Talent team. All of which have given me an excellent experience in introducing and getting me into the company.
Busy while simultaneously being chill. Everyone in my department works 9 to 5:30 consistently with very busy schedules. However, it's quite a tight knit group of people who are very warm and welcoming. After work sometimes when we're in the office, our manager will ask if we want to grab a drink and have a chat for a bit, and everyone usually does.
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Placement Year (10 Months+)
Computer and Systems Engineering
South East
August 2021