Applications Engineer Review

by National Instruments

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • ok

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Working for National Instruments I was made to feel welcome and treated well from the very start, they are very considerate and will to help.

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

    • There is always support and guidance when it is needed.

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

    • The work load varies quite considerably, many occasions we have worked late to get work done. This is not required but it is noticed and rewarded.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • You are given complete freedom, but are expected to complete your work.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Over £20K worth of training provided by National Instruments, as well as certification I am in good stead for any graduate job I choose.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • We all have a laugh, but we always get the work done. Work hard, play hard!

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

    • Not a moment was It poorly organised, all credit to the line mangers at National Instruments!

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

    • over £20k worth of software training!

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If you work hard and do well, then high.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • was a great laugh, never a dull weekend...

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

    • Newbury is quite up-market and can be very expensive, especially if your used to northern prices

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • average.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • more often than not, there is something going on.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science, Engineering

South East

August 2011

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