C++ library developer Review

by Arm

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It's highly enjoyable, relaxed and rewarding. Creativity is always encouraged.

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

    • Everyone helps each other

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

    • I'm a bit slow sometimes, but my line managers were always free to help, especially on the more challenging topics.

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

    • Always busy, but could take a break whenever I wanted.

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

    • You have full control over what goes into the code libraries and also as to what you publish online.

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

    • C++ is key topic at uni, so this placement will be invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • v. fun

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

    • Overall well, but I was missed off a mailing list for the first week so I missed out on a few inductions.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • You're thrown in at the deep end. But you learn quicker like that.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'd work for them if they weren't in my home town!

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There were things almost every other night.

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

    • Cambridge isn't cheap, but it's not too expensive if you go out during the week.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • tbh not incredible

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering

East of England

July 2011

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