Consulting Operations Business Partner Review

by SAP

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • At first challenge but as my role developed I enjoyed the placement more.

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

    • I worked with a great team and was made to feel valued and a real member of the team from day one.

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

    • Good

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

    • Challenging role that was busy as periods during the quarter, however this did balance out over the year.

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

    • I was in a full headcount role from my first day at work, I was given a large amount of responsibility but there was also a lot of support during this time.

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

    • Not sure if skills developed will assist me in my final year of University, however they will definitely benefit me in future employment.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Sales office so hard working but enjoyed days out in a more relaxed atmosphere

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

    • OK, has improved for next year

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • For the first 6 months, I received a lot of in house training and was also allowed to attend external training courses. I benefited from working in different departments and attending events.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • No formal graduate program, limited headcount for new recruits. One of the main flaws with the placement program. Limited opportunities for development of young professionals.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there werre 28 interns this year and we enjoyed a Christmas party and many evenings out together.

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

    • Expensive area but also many free activities.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 45 mins from London but limited local nightlife

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

    • Yes

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2013

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