Educational Data Consultant Review

by SAS

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement immensely. It was an eye opener in how much opportunity there was at SAS and the amount they invest in their people and company reputation. I feel the experience I gained here could not have been found anywhere else. Not only that but the network I built is truly tremendous and will benefit me in the future. Being an intern I was treated the same way as permanent employees and even gained a certification being there which will help me when I finish university.I enjoyed my placement immensely. It was an eye opener in how much opportunity there was at SAS and the amount they invest in their people and company reputation. I feel the experience I gained here could not have been found anywhere else. Not only that but the network I built is truly tremendous and will benefit me in the future. Being an intern I was treated the same way as permanent employees and even gained a certification being there which will help me when I finish university.

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

    • Everyone at SAS has an approachable demeanor. They value each of their staff and treat everyone the same. At first you seem like a celebrity, so many people want to find out what you do and what you want to do in the future. This is beneficial because you eventually find someone in the same field which would aid your career opportunity.

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

    • When I was placed in my department I was given support and guidance whenever I need. The theory of playing with something to find results on my own also came into play. The position of independent was there but when you needed help people were not far off.

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

    • The project actually lasted me the whole internship. Using the range of skills taught to me on the first couple of weeks and putting them into practise. I main worked with raw data and as some may know the possibility of data is endless

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

    • I was given total responsibility. This allowed me to put my own touch on aspects and provide a view that some employees may not have thought off.

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

    • The skills obtained here are absolutely priceless. Being given a certification in SAS base programming training which would enhance my employability is something really beneficial, especially in this current economic climate

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was pretty awesome. Everyone had similar characteristics to me meaning that we all got on well.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was very organised. Everything was well planned and well structured.

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

    • The company invested heavily into us. Training that cost £1,000 and over were given to us free of charge. They have even help us by making us sit a certification to make more qualified.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. I just need to keep in contact with them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a range of pubs.

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

    • We managed to find accommodation in the surrounding town which was a 15 minutes car journey into work.

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

    • The local night life was not get but around the placement was all right.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, The company has massive acre of land surrounding it with a cricket field and two five a-side football pitches.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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