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Planning and SAP development team Undergraduate. Review

by E.ON UK

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • My year with E.ON has been very enjoyable. They have given me great opportunities and skills for my future.

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

    • Although i'm somewhat quiet, i do feel valued by my colleagues, as they are always friendly and helpful when i need it.

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

    • My supervisors whilst in the company have given me a good amount of guidance when starting on new projects and are always helpful if i get stuck on something.

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

    • Some projects did get a bit samey towards the end, but overall a good balance between working on various projects and personal developement or outside training.

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

    • I wasn't running the show, but many of the projects I was given were entirely my own work, and responsible for. These included monthly items which then needed to be presented at meetings.

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

    • The planning and organisational skills I have picked up this year are vital to future work. Also my skills when using computer programs and programming have drastically increased.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is always someone who you can talk to whilst on a break, Fridays are more relaxed too!

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

    • After application the company got back to me very quickly for interviews, and then got back to me very quickly after that to let me know that I had the placement. When I arrived such things as a desk and Email were already set up.

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

    • I have been given training from everything from powerplant appreciation to basic first aid training. Including an IOSHH course and safe driving training.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Have been put forward to fast track onto the Graduate course.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?

    • All the undergrads and a few graduates meet up every lunch time, we also have meals and nights out to mark various occasions.

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

    • Petrol to get to work can be a bit costly, but living costs are nicely inexpensive and socialising doesn't cost that much.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nottingham is a great city for a night out, with enough different places so noone get bored.

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

    • Plenty, mainly at the moment these involve the shutdown games, which includes a sports day, bake-off and go-karting.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering

East Midlands

June 2013

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