Software Intern Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Most of the work I was given was interesting but some was less so.

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

    • I felt was doing valuable work and was treated like a useful member of the team I was in.

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

    • I had both a mentor and a manager to go to whenever I needed support.

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

    • Occasionally I ran out of things to do or felt swamped but mostly I was kept busy without being rushed off my feet.

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

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

    • I learned a good deal about working in a professional environment. My coding skills were also improved and I got to learn about the way software development works.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed but focused. People were very friendly and welcoming.

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

    • I was extremely impressed by the scheme. I felt that every task I was given was pitched at the right level for me and I felt both the company and I got a lot out of my placement because of this.

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

    • I didn't receive any formal training but I had a personal development plan and regular meetings with my manager to check how I was getting on and resolve any issues that came up.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am not sure software is the career for me, but if I decide it is then Metaswitch will be the place I go!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a huge community of interns and we had loads of activities. The company provided a morale budget for us to play Laser Quest and have a meal together and we also got together in our own time for visits to the pub, cinema and barbeques.

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

    • London isn't cheap but the company housing was subsidised which helped a lot.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There isn't much to do in Enfield itself but London isn't far away. There are plenty of pubs and a cinema but no nightlife to speak of.

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

    • There were plenty of lunch time sports clubs and regular drinks paid for by the company to welcome new starters (including interns!) and say goodbye to leavers.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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