Business Development Review

by SAP

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Overall I learnt a lot and I am glad I chose to do a placement year at SAP, though it was a struggle at times!

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

    • There are lot of people within the organisation that really want you to do well and are happy to support you.

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

    • I found A LOT of great support from people outside of my supervisor!

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There are lots of projects/ opportunities you can get involved with that are really worthwhile and kept me more than busy.

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

    • In addition to my main role, I was able to run some of the extra projects I took on which helped me develop my project management skills and network with other departments.

    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 always had to use my own initiative and think creatively, and was constantly pushed out of my comfort zone, opportunities I did not get at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I had a great rapport with my team as well as other departments, I found everyone really welcoming when I started and really approachable when I needed something. There is always something going on that you can involved in!

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

    • There was a good level of organisation.

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

    • There were lots of opportunities throughout the year to complete online training as well as the initial on-boarding month.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Great if you are interested in working within sales!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a great intern community at SAP, one of the best parts of the year! There is always something going on & everyone is always welcome! I also had lots of opportunities to socialize with my team.

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

    • For London it was pretty reasonable.

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

    • You generally need to travel to surrounding areas to socialize.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are currently sports teams which lots of the interns are involved with, it is also a great environment if you wish to set something up yourself!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2014

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