Summer Placement Student Review

by Arm

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • The tasks were varied and intellectually stimulating.

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

    • My colleagues made me feel very welcome. The working environment as a whole is excellent.

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

    • My supervisor always gave me the level of help and support I needed.

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

    • There was always something to be getting on with. My line manager made sure the work never overwhelmed me.

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

    • I was working on a project by myself and hence carrying the entire responsibility.

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

    • For a career in IP, the skills gained are very useful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was usually quiet and focused, but never in a depressing sort of way. Most people have a good sense of humor and become more talkative at lunchtime.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Far in advance I knew exactly where to go on my first day and lots of assistance was offered in terms of accommodation etc.

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

    • My line manager invested a lot of time in me and I was able to attend an internal training course.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • A performance review at the end of the placement gives a good indication as to whether the company is interested in recruiting you as a graduate.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were lots of other students, a Facebook group, communication via email etc.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Unfortunately Cambridge is quite expensive, but there are plenty of things to do.

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

    • It's fun - but slightly on the expensive side. Staying in Cambridge makes socialising and going out a lot easier but it also means the commute in the morning takes rather long - particularly by car.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are lots of societies that are organised by ARM employees but there is a vast range of other activities to do in and around Cambridge. Also, London isn't too far away either!

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East of England

August 2011

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