Pricing Review

by Xerox

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed . It was a very daunting when I first started as everything was new but the more I got involved in tasks and interacted with my team . I began to really enjoy it and I have met some amazing people .

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

    • They treated me like family . I felt like part of the team and not just a placement student .

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager was incredibly supportive. If I had a question or problem about a task I needed to get done, he was always willing to help or delegate someone within the team to help me.

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

    • Honestly, I wasn't busy every single day however I used it as an opportunity to request for more work or to improve my skills via the e-learning website Xerox provided .

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • There is definitely real responsibly . Your not just there to sit and look pretty. For example I looked after partners and helped them with issues they had.

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

    • The skills I have gained ,I will use for the rest of my life . I will be constantly improving them. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity .

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was always exciting . The people in my team made my experience memorable . Great conversations and reflective counsel.

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

    • Very very very organised . I was so impressed with the way my assessment day went up until the interview. Xerox made me feel very comfortable so i wasn't too nervous .

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

    • I believe they invested a lot. I have skills I never possessed before this opportunity and now I walk away having enough knowledge of what the real world is like. Priceless!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • Positively, there will be future opportunities to work with Xerox again.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definitely! They recruit a good deal of students for placements which makes the process n being on a placement so much easier. You get to network with students from different parts of the country. Additionally team socials are encouraged. This was you get to know your team members better.

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

    • It wasn't too bad. Fairly affordable .

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

    • Excellent actually. Brunel University isn’t too far from the location and their night life is known to be very entertaining.

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

    • Yes

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Business Management, Financial Management, Marketing

London

June 2013

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