IS (information Systems) Review

by M&G plc

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Got a real hands on project which was relevent to be no the same as my degree, challenging but interesting.

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

    • Work was later deployed and used in copmany.

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

    • I was helped when needed, but they did come help me fix every issue which in the end was good as you learn more solving a problem by yourself.

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

    • Work Play balance was pretty decent.

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

    • Responsible for my own project, but had to follow guidlines laid out.

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

    • While I may not want to take this job on as a final career, both the skills and experience I gained from working within an office environment is invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Banter with boss was amazing, if you watch suits it was pretty much Harvey and Mike.

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

    • I think they played it by ear, but you have to seeing as you don't know the ability of the person who you will be in charge of.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We got lunch and learn sessions so we go to see what the whole company was like, as well as online courses and guidance from your mentor.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to work at M&G if I were to judge it on a purely office environment basis, however I'm not convinced I would want to work cooperate.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Went out frequently with other interns and graduates, and lunch every day with other interns.

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

    • London is fairly expensive, I was lucky and got to stay at my friends house but I know quite a few people who blew their entire salary on rent and going out.

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

    • Within bank (the area where I worked) there weren't that many great clubs we went to, but then again after drinks I usually went home on a week day, friday and saturday were the nights you could get home at 5am ;)

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

    • M&G encourages sports within the company and frequently organises footbal, softball, netball and if there isnt a team around somebody will probably want to play with you.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology

London

August 2013

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