Technical Analyst (Undergraduate Trainee) Review

by E.ON UK

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Very good insight into the industry and learnt a lot of new skills.

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

    • Good chemistry with a close knit team.

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

    • Line Manager was always checking on me to make sure I was happy.

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

    • Varied throughout the year but busy more often than not which makes for an enjoyable challenge.

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

    • Increased throughout the year until I became a key component in the team.

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

    • Non-degree skills improved a lot but the placement drew on very little from my course.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Was in a smaller office so fun when everyone was in but noticed when people were on leave.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Took a while at the beginning to sort inductions etc.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Sent on several safety training courses over the course of the year.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

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

    • Definitely appealing, the graduate scheme offers international placements.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of fellow placement people who were good fun but all events were organised by ourselves.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Town centre is expensive but gets a lot cheaper if you go a little further out.

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

    • Depends where you go in Nottingham can be very cheap or there are expensive cocktail bars. Good cheap clubs.

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

    • Only got told about Badminton where only 3-4 others attended.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science

East Midlands

May 2014

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