IT Operations Intern Review

by EDF Trading

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Great internship, interesting project and incredibly nice people!

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

    • My colleagues were easily approachable, always eager to help and clarify things when needed and also very fun to be around!

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

    • The support offered by not only my manager / supervisor, but also by many people in different areas of the business was fantastic, giving me the opportunity to learn a great amount.

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

    • 4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The degree of responsibility given to me has been quite high with regards to the project I was assigned. I have been tasked with setting the foundation for a new IT system with an expected lifespan of 3-5 years.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere in the office was great, people usually having quite an easy-going attitude. Team drinks were quite common and it offered great opportunity to know your colleagues outside of work.

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

    • The overall internship was very well organised. It offered inductions into every area of the business. The structure consisted of everyone being assigned a project and had to deliver a presentation at the end in front of the business panel.

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

    • The company provided lunch and learn sessions into every area of the business. It also offered a deep commodities trading session, as well as presentation skills training.

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a great social scene amongst the interns, everyone was incredibly nice and got along perfectly.

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

    • Considering it is based in London Victoria, the cost of living and socialising is quite high.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There was a great deal of bars, pubs, restaurants available.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2013

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