Business Intelligence Executive

Role Description

My role involved a lot of data gathering and analysis. Also running various reports. All of this was then used to help out other areas of the business, in particular sales. I was also involved with a lot of projects across the business. Furthermore I got a lot of experience using different systems and programmes including Excel and SAP.

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The Role

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

Very enjoyable, friendly working environment and got given help by everyone.

4/5

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

My team treated me not as an intern but as a regular member of staff as did others around the business.

5/5

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

My manager and colleagues were always willing to help out and completely support me when I needed it.They also let me go it alone which was extremely helpful.

5/5

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4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

A very good balance. As the team knew I was an intern my workload started off quite light and gradually progressed throughout the year.

3/5

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

I was given a lot of responsibility as my placement progressed which was really helpful and enjoyable!

5/5

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

I will definitely be using all the skills I learnt beyond University. I learnt and developed so many.

5/5

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The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

Sometimes a bit quiet but everyone was hard working but at the same time there were plenty of times when was had. There was a very good balance.

4/5

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

In my team it was very well set up as I had a good manager who thought of all the small details in advance.

5/5

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

They invested plenty of time in me and were helpful if I asked about any more training that I could get.

4/5

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10. What were the perks on your work placement?

Subsidised Canteen

Sports and Social Club

Subsidised/Company Gym

Company Parties/Events

Above 25 days holiday

Healthcare from home

4/5

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11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

The future prospects are very appealing as it is an extremely big company and so there as so many different roles available.

3/5

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The Culture

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

Most of the interns spent quite a bit of time together outside of work.

4/5

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

Fairly average

3/5

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14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

Very poor. But not too far from Reading which has a good nightlife.

1/5

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15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

There was a lot of opportunities for various things.

4/5

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