Communications Assistant Review

by SAP

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I absolutely loved my placement year.

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

    • I worked in a very small team so always felt valued and supported by my colleagues, as well as the wider business.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Being in a small team I worked very closely with my line manager, often shadowing her role and simultaneously working on projects together.

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

    • On average my days were quite busy,

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

    • A lot of responsibility. I covered a managerial position for 3 weeks, had sole responsibility for some reporting and was often involved in projects outside of my daily role, spanning across various business functions.

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

    • Being able to combine real life experience with theory will ultimately give me a deeper understanding of PR strategy going forward in my studies and career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The newly refurbished office is open, vibrant and aids collaborative working.

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

    • A full handover was prepared, as well as all necessary equipment and a plan for onboarding.

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

    • I was able to get involved in many different projects, which deepened my knowledge of other business areas. Regular reviews were set up to aid my development. I didn't take part in any formal training but it was on offer.

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

    • This depends on your business function. There isn't a concrete graduate scheme set up yet.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a large intern community with regular socials. The company also has regular socials.

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

    • London being London is going to be expensive. The wage helps to offset this.

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

    • There is never a lack of pubs, clubs or bars to visit in London,

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

    • Lots of opportunity. There were regular socials, volunteering opportunities and team building exercises.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2015

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