I.T Analyst Review

by Oracle

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It provided great insight and oppurtunities, and a realistic preiview of whats excpected from employers in a business environment.

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

    • All staff are very welcoming although a lot of communication is done internationally, not really in-person

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

    • Management are very open to suggestions and provide oppurtunities and constructive feeback where necessary.

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

    • The work load is very balanced, along with the oppurtunities the company makes available to staff making it very enjoyable

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

    • 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 placement has been very beneficial both from a self-development of inter-personal skills perspective as well as technical knowledge on the in's and out's of significant operational I.T infrastructure

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is regular conversation and communcation around the office and social oppurtunities are provided by the company.

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

    • The work placement is very organised, with the fast changing requirements throughout the placement year the organisation of objectives and tasks was very well managed.

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

    • I have attended a number of training courses throughout the placement year relating to my role within the company, which provided benificial knowledge that could be applied to the tasks presented to me.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • If all objectives and tasks are delivered on time and to sufficient standard then consideration may be given.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are 8 of us in the UK all together based in Reading and we all get along fine, some of us have roles which cross-thread with one another on occasion and quite reguarly the IP's either do something in London or around Reading.

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

    • With it being so close to London, living and rent are quite expensive.

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

    • There is plenty to do around Reading with there being two Universities

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

    • There are plenty of oppurtunities to get involved in activities outside of work around the local area.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

Scotland

November 2009

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