IT Services Student Placement Review
at Newcastle Building Society
Placement (10 Months+)
Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering
Newcastle
Review Submitted: July 2024
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
During my time on placement at Newcastle Building society I have had a range of responsibilities. Originally I spent time with multiple teams including the Service Desk and Colleague Device team where I learnt a lot about the organizational structure and the range of roles within the company. I have since settled within the DevOps team where I work using Azure DevOps innovating and improving our pipeline deployment processes.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
As my placement progressed my responsibilities grew. I worked on many important tasks and genuinely feel that the outcome of these will largely benefit the organization and improve the efficiency and safety of tasks carried out by colleagues. Although it took some time to learn and develop the skills needed before I could be given more responsibility, I feel I have taken on this challenge and have grown as an individual because of this.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt a large range of valuable skills and am extremely grateful for having the opportunity to spend the last year at Newcastle Building Society. I have particularly enjoyed being able to improve my skills in scripting languages such as PowerShell to automate processes. Beyond this, I have been able to learn what the world of work is like and have gained valuable knowledge that university simply cannot provide. This has left me feeling equipped for my career in the future.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
During my placement I was consistently surrounded by people who helped and supported me with my development. Each member joining the organization through the Early Talent Cohort is assigned a mentor to begin with which helps you with your personal growth within the company. Beyond my mentor, I have been consistently cared for by my teammates and line managers. The support given to me here at NBS has been nothing short of phenomenal.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I have always felt that the atmosphere at Newcastle Building Society has been friendly and supportive. Every decision made by my line managers has been made with the best intent for me and my development. Although being a little shy at first, I feel I have gained a lot of confidence and I know that I can ask anybody for help when I need it. The focus on culture within the organization stems from the top with massive projects in place with a focus on fostering a positive environment for everyone.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have loved my placement at NBS. I can't believe how much I have learnt over such a short space of time and I genuinely feel proud of myself for everything I have achieved over the year. I look forward to taking my newly gained skills with me in the future as I finish my degree and continue my career within the field of Computer Science.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Newcastle Building Society
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Newcastle Building Society to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Newcastle Building Society
Be yourself. Starting off in the world of work can seem scary at first and some can be inclined to put on a persona of sorts. Newcastle Building Society is not the place to do this, you are employed for who you are and should be proud of this. Believe in yourself and don't be afraid to speak up about your opinions, your colleagues will value this and listen to what you have to bring to the table.
