Operations and Controlling Associate Review

by SAP

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was a pleasant experience, eye opening :)

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

    • Generally felt appreciated amongst my department although there was inconsistency between departments in the use of the recognition programme at SAP. Some interns were given rewards for very small accomplishments whereas others who had achieved very large successes received nothing.

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

    • Some but not too much, my role became autonomous in around 6 months.

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

    • A good balance between busy periods and slower times.

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

    • Took the initiative within my role and was responsible for results. Management took a hands off role

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

    • The placement gave me a lot of insight into the area in which I want to progress my career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun when people were in the office, a few people never made effort to socialise unless they wanted work done.

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

    • The placement could be more structured, I had to take a lot of initiative which can be difficult early into a placement..

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Opportunities available throughout the year.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not great unless you are in Sales.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good amongst placement students, lacking effort from management.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is an expensive for a placement on sub 16k

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

    • Travel in to London is the only option which isn't a bad thing as the transport links to London are brilliant.

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

    • Good amount of extra activities going on amongst placement students and staff alike.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2014

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