Assistant Business Analyst Review

by Samsung Electronics

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It's a great company and a wide variety of work which helps create a very stimulating environment.

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

    • We went for regular team meals and always took lunch as a team and everyone takes an active interest in each other.

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

    • Whenever I needed assistance it was provided and my colleagues had considerable expertise in whichever area I was having difficulty with

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

    • Generally the balance is perfect. But this is a huge company and you can expect to be snowed under at times, although this is no bad thing

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

    • You are given plenty of responsibility, but I was in a Finance Department and you can only expect so much responsibility as an intern in these departments.

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

    • I have gained so many transferable skills that would be valued by any employer.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Due to our strong team ethic, we had a very positive atmosphere. But we are a very busy team in a very busy company and no job will give you non-stop fun!

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

    • It was perfectly structured. My team knew how to help me get the most out of the opportunity and the HR team implemented a number of initiatives to support this.

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

    • Full training into systems and opportunities for specific training within Office Packages, SAP etc.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a full time job!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there are a number of interns here who you will see on a regular basis.

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

    • About the norm for outside of London I would say.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Perhaps the only disappointment is that you have to travel out a bit to experience a good night out.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there is 5-a-side football, Top Golf and other stuff if you are not into sport.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Financial Management

South West

August 2013

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