Infrastructure Analyst Review

by PepsiCo

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It's the most coeducational and supportive job I've ever had.

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

    • Everyone is very friendly and works collaboratively for the good of the business, rather than for individual credit/gain.

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

    • Management were very attentive to making my experience as positive and fulfilling as possible.

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

    • The workload varies and is very flexible, I can take on as much or as little as I feel comfortable with each day.

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

    • I have personally laised on behalf of the company with other businesses, and have been tasked with looking after mission critical infrastructure.

    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 professional and social skills I have learnt will help me assimilate into working life much easier after my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is work centric but everyone is always free for a chat.

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

    • The placement team were very organised and kept us all well appraised throughout the process.

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

    • The company paid for my first attempt at any profesisonal certifications I wanted to take.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Pepsico is a rapidly evolving company that always has opportunities for full-time employment.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The permenant staff, contractors and students were all treated the same and all socialised together freely.

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

    • Reading is an affordable place to live, a little on the quiet side compared to living in the bigger cities.

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

    • Reading's night life is lacking, but its very close to london which has the best night life in the country.

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

    • There are loads of social and sporting groups organised by staff.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

September 2010

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