Finance Associate Review

by SAP

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed my placement year at SAP, it has given me a great insight into how corporate global firms work. At the start of the placement year I was slightly unsure about the role, but as the year has progressed, I have been given a variety of tasks and responsibilties in many different functions which has broadened my experienece.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I feel really valued by my team and I feel like I have integrated well into my team.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager and team were fantastic throughout the year helping and supporting me. Speaking to people who have had real experience and learning about their journey helped me think about what I really want to do after university. The buddy system for me worked really well as I always had someone to support me when I needed help or advice.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • The work did fluctuate quite a lot during the year - when I had month end responsibilities it tended to be very busy and other times not so much. As my role changed throughout the year, I had busy and quiet periods but due to the transformation and getting involved in other projects, I have always been kept in my toes.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • As my team dealt with a transformation this year, I felt really involved as I helped with some of the handover processes and took on extra responsibilities. Having a team that trusts you means that you do get extra responsibilities and really feel valued.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The skills that I have learnt and developed throughout the year will really stay with me in future job roles. Working in a professional business environment has helped me develop skills like business etiquette. Prioritising tasks is something that I have definitely learnt and I will be using that when I go back to university.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The team I worked in were all friendly and there was never a dull moment! With such a strong intern community and an open plan office, it really felt like an easy and fun place to work.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The internship was set up quite well - at times I have felt areas where there could be improvement but we are all given opportunities to give feedback and this is always taken on board. As an intern we are able to recruit our replacements and this opportunity has been valuable as we have seen the recruitment process from an employers perspective.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • While there was no formal training or qualifications we could take part in, there were online learning sessions where you could improve skills like Mircrosoft Skills. I also had goals that I created with my manager in our 1-1 sessions.

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • There is no formal graduate scheme at SAP which is slightly disappointing as if there was the right role in my team I would like to come back.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There was always something going on every week with 34 interns.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • London can be expensive at times but we work and live in Greater London so there are areas around here that are cheaper. The trains do not take long to get into central London so we always have a choice.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • There is not much nightlife in Feltham but Richmond is not that far away and always a great place to go for drinks.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There are a few activities such as SAP Football and Netball and a lot of teams go out for meals.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Banking, Human Resources, Recruitment

London

August 2014


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