Business Analyst Review

by Nationwide

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I found my project and my role within it challenging but very intersting.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My team were fantastic and from the moment I arrived I felt ocmpletely at ease.

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

    • I met with my line manager every week and several one-to-ones with a senior director of the business.

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

    • Given I had my own project to work on, I was able to manage my time effectively, and was rarely rushed.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was able to meet with senior managers and discuss their business requirements, which I found very rewarding

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

    • My placement was unrelated to my degree, but the new business techniques I learnt will definitely stay with me and help me in future jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone took their jobs very seriously, but there was always room for a bit of fun.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I thought the internship was very well structured, with clear goals and support networks.

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

    • I was sent on a Treasury Open Day, which gave me a thorough background training on all areas of the business, and which I found very helpful.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely consider applying for a graduate position.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were only two students on placement at the time I was there, so it could get a little lonely, but there was always sporting events going on which you could involved with.

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

    • I found the cost very reasonable

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

    • Some nice pubs.

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

    • Lots of sports clubs to get involved with.

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

September 2009

View More Reviews