Junior Commerical Business Parnter Review

by SAP

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • On a day-to-day basis I really enjoyed my time at SAP. The working environment was great and had a fantastic supportive team. However my role was a bit repetitive completing the same daily task / activities. some of my responsibilities where handed over to

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

    • My team was fantastic I felt part of the team instantly. All very supportive

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

    • Not much support from management. At SAP you need to actively seek out support rather than it coming to you However once I’d found the correct person to contact they were always very helpful.

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

    • In the Commercial Department the workload mirrors the US finical quarter closes. Work loads peaks during March, June September and December ( Also at the end of Months)

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

    • A lot responsibility - During my time at SAP I’ve looked after the booking of £137,000,000 (software revenue)

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

    • My role is commercial is completely different to my degree so all my training and the extra knowledge I’ve obtained during my 13 months will assist me beyond my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed but Professional

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The Intern project team looked after the interns to make sure that all interns had seamless integration into their departments.

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

    • During your time at SAP you have to invest in your own training and development - so being proactive it the key to self-development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Very small - for all other departments other than Sales roles

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes! the social community between the interns at SAP was a fantastic network to have. My commercial team also organised social events such as company meals, social gatherings and days away.

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

    • I lived miles away from the office so my cost of living was cheap

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nowhere around the office to socialise after work

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes football on Wednesdays after work - Netball Tuesdays after work - Golf on Tuesdays after work

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2014

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