Access Ordering / Transmission Planning Review

by Telefonica (O2)

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Really friendly relaxed office. Good work and social life.

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

    • Considering we go into the business with little or no business experience they are very willing to teach.

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

    • Enough support was given to integrate me into the business. However support and guidance does differ from manager to manager.

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

    • I found that It was up to me to manage my workload. When I needed extra work I sought it out and there was always work provided.

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

    • During my internship my responsibly gradually increased, alongside the skills I had learnt.

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

    • In terms of my studies what I do on a day to day basis in the office doesn't relate to my degree. However having this insight into business is invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I was in the Slough (Bath Road) office. The office is very modern and very nice. Always something going on in the lobby. Nice that I don't have to wear a full suit everyday.

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

    • The scheme is only two years old so there are some areas to be fixed. However nothing that negatively impacted my internship.

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

    • Many hours were spent teaching me about the business and also the technical aspects to assist me in my roll.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Very, from the internship scheme we are more likely to get accepted onto the post grad scheme. And from here chances are fairly high we could go into full time employment.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social life, all the interns and grads very up for organizing social events. Clubbing, dinner cinema ect. Someone at Telefonica also makes a Facebook group and invites all the interns and grads. This assists with finding accommodation and really does help break the ice!

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

    • For most the interns rents were typically 400-550 depending on house and area. Often went to Maidenhead and Windsor, a mixture of cheaper and more expensive places.

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

    • Nightlife in Slough is non existent. However Maidenhead, Windsor are all accessible by train, and as you will probably be living with a few people splitting taxi's often only cost us a few quid. Also Reading is only a short train ride away. Nights out in London are also possible as the train from Slough to Paddington is very good.

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

    • Very much so, read above.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

International

October 2014

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