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I support the governance and coordination of Teams meetings within a PMO function for a key account. My responsibilities vary depending on the needs of each meeting, often requiring me to take on multiple roles. My primary focus is on financial oversight and management, where I work closely with an experienced Programme Manager. I鈥檓 trusted with a high degree of autonomy, allowing me to approach tasks creatively and strategically to deliver effective outcomes.

I have learnt: Project Governance & Coordination: Gained hands-on experience supporting project governance activities Financial Management: Developed strong financial acumen by assisting in budget tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting for a major account. Stakeholder Communication: Built confidence in communicating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, adapting messaging based on audience and context. Analytical Thinking: Applied critical thinking to interpret financial data and project metrics, contributing to informed decision-making. Autonomous Working: Trusted with a high level of independence to manage tasks, identify process improvements, and deliver outcomes efficiently. Adaptability: Took on multiple roles within meetings and project activities, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to shifting priorities

I was genuinely impressed by the level of autonomy I was given during my placement. Being entrusted with managing elements of the programme鈥檚 financials鈥攅specially given the significant costs involved鈥攚as both surprising and empowering. At first, I couldn鈥檛 quite believe the level of responsibility I was being given. But knowing that such trust had been placed in me really motivated me to work diligently and prove that the confidence in me was well deserved

During my placement, I received a great deal of support鈥攊nitially from the members of my sector team, and later from colleagues on my account who had been aligned with it for a long time. The attitude within the account team was incredibly personal and supportive. They understood that the more effectively I learned to do my job, the more value I could bring to the team in the long run, particularly in my area of specialisation.

Computacenter is widely recognised for its strong company culture and positive atmosphere, and I experienced this first-hand throughout my placement. From the outset, I was struck by how supportive and encouraging the employees were. Naturally, in any organisation, you may not connect with everyone, but I found those instances to be extremely rare. The overwhelming majority of people I worked with were genuinely supportive, consistently encouraging me to perform at my best and helping me to achieve that. Even small gestures鈥攍ike being greeted with a warm 'good morning' by colleagues I hadn鈥檛 met before鈥攃ontributed to a welcoming and uplifting environment that made coming into the office a pleasure.

I鈥檝e thoroughly enjoyed my placement鈥攊t鈥檚 been an incredibly valuable experience that鈥檚 given me real insight into the working world. It鈥檚 not only confirmed my enthusiasm for returning after I finish university, but also helped me grow both personally and professionally. From travelling for work for the first time to living in a new city, the placement has provided me with memorable experiences that have shaped my perspective. Most importantly, it鈥檚 helped me mature and gain a clearer understanding of what life after university will be like.

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My biggest piece of advice would be: don鈥檛 try to be someone you鈥檙e not. During the application process鈥攅specially at the assessment centre鈥擨 noticed some candidates trying hard to stand out by dominating conversations or pushing others aside. But what Computacenter truly values are individuals who are confident without being arrogant, who collaborate well, and who bring an open and curious mindset. Skills can always be developed over time, but it鈥檚 your personality, attitude, and genuine enthusiasm that really make the difference. Being authentic and approachable goes a long way.