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Business Associate Review

at SAP

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

Feltham

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Support the Managing Director (MD) Office with any requests and activities that drive the success of the SAP UKI business, with particular focus on:
• Transformation program PMO
• Priority partner engagements 
• Executive visits 
• MD Office requests (exec presentations, briefing material, research, SLT meetings and offsite, etc) 
• Ad hoc special projects 
This includes preparation and facilitation of internal and external events such as roundtables, workshops, planning and progress meetings, etc. It also includes workings closely with internal teams and stakeholders, as well as liaising with vendors/suppliers to manage the related procurement processes as appropriate.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, the responsibilities grew gradually with time, but my manager made sure I always felt comfortable taking those steps.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, I was able to not only develop my soft skills, but also learn many new skills from being in a new environment with new requirements and responsibilities.
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?
Much support and guidance. The whole team was always available to help me through the whole year.
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?
Very open, accepting, and patient. It was a great first experience in the business world, and getting a sense of what a company culture should be like.
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 quite enjoyed it! The placement team made sure the transition was smooth, we had the privilege to have a handover period with the previous interns which was really helpful, as it made the transition into the job much easier. In addition, all the support through the year made the experience very positive.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at SAP
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend SAP to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to SAP
Be yourself, don’t be afraid to ask questions, and make sure you enjoy your time and take advantage of the opportunities that come your way! Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Make sure you communicate to your team, and enjoy the experience!
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