Operations Analyst Review

by American Express

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic experience, would thoroughly recommend to anyone interested in Project management. Interesting work, great help from colleagues and learnt a lot!

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

    • My manager was fantastic, gave me the perfect blend of independence and guidance. The work I was given also had real value, which helps to make you feel that you are really part of the team and not just there to be looked after.

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

    • Manager had weekly meetings with me, and was in constant contact throughout the day. Couldn't have asked for more!

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

    • Always had work to be doing, perhaps first two weeks were slightly quieter but that was useful as allowed me to bed in.

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

    • Was allowed to manage project as I wanted to, and didn't feel micromanaged at all.

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

    • Only been back at university for 2 weeks, but found myself managing my time much better this year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed, open and fun. Really cool office design, and senior managers on same floor so didn't feel like a hierarchy. Social events and coffee breaks also built good team spirit.

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

    • Loads of events to build team spirit, clear plans and deadlines for work and speaker series organised so senior leaders could come to speak to us.

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

    • Was given regular progress reports to let me know my strengths and areas to improve on, and a big evaluation mid way and at the end of the programme. .

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Have accepted an offer to work after my final year!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lived with 4 other interns and we went out regularly.

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

    • Expensive! South East + tourist town.

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

    • Really good, lots to do and see + London not far away.

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

    • I didn't investigate many, but lots of groups to join offered to us.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Logistics and Operations

South East

October 2014

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