Business Analyst Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • The job was varied and always busy with good support and training given. I very much enjoyed my job.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I very quickly felt like an integral part of the team - within a few weeks it didnt feel like a placement and I am hoping to return on their graduate program

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I have regular 1:1 meetings with my manager to discuss my progress and development. The management are also approachable and helpful on a day to day basis

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was extremely busy - often working outside of normal office hours - that might not be ideal for some but it suits my personality

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a high level of responsibility and had to meet many deadlines on pieces of work which would be reviewed by senior management and regularly run meetings and conference calls.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have improved my skills in time management, public speaking and in my opinion most importantly learned how to operate in a large company. As well as improving my technical skills in Excel and PowerPoint.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Professional but the team also new how to enjoy themselves - when we had the time

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The team I worked in was excellent and were very well organised - the HR dept less so but it didn't detract from the experience

    2/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Training was made available for everything from specific software training to time management to ergonomics! This was supported by on the job help from experienced staff whenever it was needed.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing and I will be applying to their graduate program

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • I believe so but I didn't socialise with them (due to my next point).

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Not applicable to me as I live at home in Central London (Zone 1) and commuted to work.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Not applicable as I live and work in different places.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes, but I chose not to do so. (see point 13).

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

February 2008


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