Commercial Analyst Review

by Imperial Tobacco UK

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement at Imperial, words cannot describe how much I enjoyed it.

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

    • I really did feel that I was part of a big family, my bosses looked after me very well and everyone I worked with are just so lovely.

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

    • I had plenty support and guidance from my managers, I had also been given a lot of responsibility too.

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

    • I always had something to do everyday. When I was in charge of the project, I was busy everyday, but when the project finished, it wasn't so busy.

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

    • I was the project manager for 4 months and I really felt the responsibility I was given.

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

    • Definitely improved a lot of skills, from technical point of view to skills for working in a professional level.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very lively and energetic.

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

    • For my first 6 month, I had a lot of training on Excel and my skill has improved tremendously by using it daily. I did feel that I hadn't had many responsibilities, I think this is due to the fact that we have a lot of analysts in our team so it was difficult to divide the job evenly. Never the less I still enjoyed it very much because there were a lot of going on being an analyst, I am always busy and asking for jobs and my colleagues were always happy to help.

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

    • Imperial spent £400 on an external Excel course for me just a month before I was due to start my placement. I also had a lot of training on the new Office 2010

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • HR has informed me that if I apply for the graduate job, they would consider me prior to other candidate and if I unfortunately did not pass the process, Imperial Tobacco UK will happily take me in if there is a vacancy in the firm.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had a social committee in our company and there were always a lot going on after work. e.g. laser quest, go karting, treasure hunt, Christmas party and etc.

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

    • I lived in a quiet village in Bristol, I was happy about my rent because all the bills were included and I also had a cleaner. In terms of socialising, Bristol was also quite good and not too expensive for me, so I always had a good time when I was out with colleagues.

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

    • Bristol is renowned for its brilliant nightlife. There is a street called Park Street which is where everyone goes on a Friday or Saturday night.

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

    • Yes, there were many opportunities to get involved.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2013