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Alison, a Transition Year student, has just completed a recent work experience placement with FINEOS, a software solutions company in Ireland. Here is an account of her experience!

“I’ve just completed one week work experience in FINEOS in the Analysis Team of the Product Development Services department as part of my transition year programme with Ursuline Secondary School. I’m very interested in IT, particularly having initiated and launched a Science Learning Application for mobile devices (EZA Science) and reaching the National Finals for the Mini-company Entrepreneur competition.”

“There have been many amazing developments in IT in recent years, and I believe that there will be many more fantastic developments in years to come. I wanted to learn more about FINEOS to gain an insight into the real-world software industry and the day to day life of an employee. Throughout my work experience in FINEOS, I gained an appreciation of the software development lifecycle, understanding of the various roles and career opportunities, insight into project management and capacity planning, and softer skills that I believe will benefit me for any future career.”

“I attended various meetings, whose attendees included experienced, professional and energetic individuals and teams, from whom I learned a lot. I was given opportunities to participate, despite the relatively short timeframe here. What impressed me about FINEOS was the assistance they provide to graduates. They provide high quality training and provide excellent opportunities to develop your skills, engage with your interests, and pursuit a career in IT. In a nutshell, I found FINEOS to be a very dynamic, collaborative, and energetic company providing a fun factor element that I wasn’t expecting, exceeding my expectations on all levels. Because of these factors I thoroughly enjoyed my work experience at FINEOS, where I further developed my skills and provided me with a deep understanding into the working world.”