Business Operations Analyst Review

by SAP

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my placement year with SAP. The role has really helped me to develop on my interpersonal skills as well as learning how to be professional in a work environment.

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

    • I feel that my managers have definitely relied on my work and have high expectations, especially when meeting the deadline for tasks.

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

    • Whenever i had a query that i did not know how to approach, my managers and supervisors were always willing to show me what to do.

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

    • I would say that for most my time at SAP i have been busy, however i think this is because i have also seeked for more work too.

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

    • I am the first line of support in the operations team for the Business Analytics team for SAP, so i definitely feel this has given me a large responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Overall, i feel that my organisation and time management skills have improved as in my role it is important to priorities work and keep to the deadline.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is good. The work environment is friendly and relaxed. The whole office has recently been redesigned so we have a great new work environment.

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

    • We were given a good 4 week's training before entering the role properly. The Intern Project group (previous interns) set up the onboarding process where we all have 2 weeks of presentations and activities.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was not really given any paid training. Most of my training and development was taught on the job.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • The company does not have a proper graduate scheme after the placement year, so in terms of future employment, it will be quite difficult.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a strong intern community and we all have good relationships with one another.

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

    • I was living from home so home. Socialising in Central london on the weekends and after work can be quite costly though.

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

    • Nothing in Feltham

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Charity fundraising

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2014

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