IT Placement Review

by Allianz UK

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • It was excellent.

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

    • Very valued. My team made me feel like I mattered.

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

    • I was generally given clear guidance, and when was not it was good for my personal growth

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

    • Busy enough, quite busy for a few months

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

    • A lot of responsibility above what I originally expected.

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

    • A placement changes you as a person if you have not worked in a business environment before. Lots of transferable skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite friendly. Nothing special, though.

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

    • Could have been set up better. Our induction was 2 months in (useless at that point).

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm as a whole did not invest a lot. But my team did.

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I want to try something new first, before I settle, but they are quite good.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

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

    • 400 for rent per month. 30 for food average per week. Guildford is expensive.

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

    • Average at best.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there always are, if you look.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Insurance & Risk Management

London

November 2014

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