IT Project Management Officer Review

by Allianz UK

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my work placement, as much as you can enjoy a 9-5! It was really good experience and I have gained a lot of new skills

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

    • I felt like an integral part of the team, allianz expect good quality work from you and you are relied upon to produce it

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

    • I was given a lot of support and training for my role. The initial training is done by the previous placement student and I in turn trainee my replacement. Your supervisor is on hand all year round to help you.

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

    • Quite busy, at times it was a mad rush and others were quieter.

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

    • Given a lot of responsibility, I was a key part of the process for getting development work done in the company

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

    • I think the skills I picked up at allianz have made me a more organised person and I think about things in a more structured way

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed friendly atmosphere where everyone was there to get on and help each other. Employees are valued as people and allianz have a great support system for outside of work issues.

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

    • The scheme is quite well organised although we didn't know which role we were applying for - you apply to a number of rolees

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

    • The company invests heavily in training it's staff and you are free to go on a variety of courses

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, if this was closer to home allianz would be my number 1 choice for grad positions

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes we would all go out with the other placement students and also the grads. There we're monthly team events and big company parties twice a year

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

    • Guildford, Surrey is very expensive! Paid 400 a month for my share of a shabby 2 bed flat.

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

    • Variety of bars and clubs and close enough to London.

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

    • Loads of stuff: sports teams, choir, day trips, subsidised holidays

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

London

November 2014

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