IT Analyst Review

by 3M

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • 3M is a great place to have an internship, you are given the responsibility and projects that let allow you to work and grow rapidly.

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

    • The team was incredibly welcoming, accepting me into the group and giving the respect I didn't expect to get.

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

    • I was treated like a full time employee, so all training and development was included. I was sent on training courses to learn completely new skills, alongside the graduate personal development scheme.

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

    • Work can fluctuate, but there is always something to do if you ask around.

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

    • Very early on, I was given a large role in a big deployment. This lead to being assigned more high profile roles in projects, giving me amazing experience.

    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've learnt an incredible amount here at 3M that I will be able to take back to university and into a graduate job. 3M really helped me understand the work-life balance and the social aspect of working for a company.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I was in a quieter part of the building, so conversation was reduced. Everyone was always willing to chat when approached.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Work was set up for me as soon as I arrived and then I was assigned work suited to my skills and what I wanted to learn.

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

    • 3M sent me on training courses alongside the grad development scheme. I also shadowed some employees to learn more about project management.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • A position isn't guaranteed, but there will be graduate positions available.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Being close to big cities allowed us to go out quite a lot. Department social life can vary greatly between departments.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reading and London are quite expensive places, the Reading SU is one of the only cheap, student friendly places.

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

    • There are a few good clubs in Reading, and of course, many in London.

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

    • There wasn't much available for out-of-work activities, unless organised by a few employees.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

South East

June 2014

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