Technical Analyst Review

by Experian

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Great company culture, competitive salary, young people to socialise with, massive socialising emphasis with lots of free lunches and drinks involved.

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

    • Like a family, close knit and lots of fun!

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

    • You get just enough support and guidance and there's more if you need it, but you're encouraged to learn more to move into different parts of the organisation quickly and swiftly.

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

    • You get extremely busy moments but then again you get the quiet period (Christmas etc). Its at a good balance and I hear they've put in more facilities to control the busy areas better!

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

    • I was given lots of responsibility right away, kind of like baptism near fire. There's no better way to understand and learn to be honest. There's opportunity to take on as much as you want and can!

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

    • Soft skills are an amazing quality to have in your final year so if you've picked it up from a year placement, it'll definatly pay off! You learn how to be professional on a whole new level and really engage in "pro business talk" so definatly a place where you pick up skills for life!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Its up to you and your team to make the fun, if you like you can come in, do you work and leave or you can come in, have some fun whilst doing your work (and getting it done!) and leave happy! I had the best team at the time!

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

    • Besides the training which was a little unorganised, it was massively improved before I left so its 10/10 for that now. Everything else flows like water.. smooth!

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

    • With the year placement, if you're in a particular job role, expect to stay in that role. If you're in a graduate position you have the opportunity to move up or left to right. Although this was disappointing because you want to expand, you do have the opportunity to LEARN about other roles and help out but you have to stick to your own job as a year placement.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I haven't applied again because my career path has changed but if I was interested in the same industry then I'd totally go back and with my experience knowing the people, I feel I'd stand a pretty good chance of getting back in there! I know others who have come back and are very high up in the organisation after only a few years!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Socialising was paramount to the company, they really do invest in parties and events, and with local restaurants and pubs, you're bound to go out and have a blast with colleagues!

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

    • I didn't live in the area but I heard that it was reasonable, but don't take my word for it on this one!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • With Clapham Common right outside and being South London, its pretty good. I wasn't the nightlife type but there's plenty to do!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Pretty well distributed area in terms of things to do. Salsa classes for one, grab a football and go to the park with the team or grab a racquet and play some squash or badminton! Lots to do outside work!

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

August 2009

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