Web & DM Intern Review

by National Instruments

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • My time at NI was one of the most interesting and exciting years of my life. I learnt a lot, met so many new people who I can call my friends and can finish my placement year feeling satisfied with what I have achieved.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My team are like family. I always felt like I could talk to them if I felt unsure about anything. Working suddenly doesn't seem so bad when you're surrounded by like-minded people who you get on amazingly with.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My supervisor was brilliant. We had weekly 1:1s where we would discuss what I was working on that week and she helped me considerably and more importantly I always felt like someone was looking out for me which is really lovely.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • It really varied on how busy I was depending upon which projects I was working on at the time. Some projects were over with quickly but some were more long-term. Somedays I would have lots on and some days not so much. This was good for me though as I had time to organise myself and plan ahead when I wasn't so busy which benefitted me in the long-run when I became more busy.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a lot more responsibility on my placement than I initially thought I would be given. I didn't even feel like an 'intern' I felt like a member of the team, as though I would feel if this was my full-time job after University. I was given tasks and then expected to complete these tasks and manage my time myself which was really good for me and massively improved my organisation skills. I never felt like I was being watched or checked up on, I really felt very trusted to do a good job, which was so great.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I improved valuable skills such as Adobe packages, Microsoft Excel and skills such as communication and co-ordinating. I also took an exam to enable me to send emails through Eloqua which is another skill I can add to my CV. Certain elements of my role while on placement made me realise that I would like to get into a Web Design job role which I am excited about for the future.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere in the office was great - very relaxed and welcoming. I felt like I was a part of the family very early on in my placement. Everyone got on so well with eachother and there was a lot of fun and laughs to be had (as well as work).

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The internship was set up really well. Our first few weeks consisted of getting to know the office, the team and what NI actually does. There was a summer party in my first week and it was perfect as I could get to know people in a really informal way. I felt like I had a good amount of guidance, but then at the same time I had enough space to be myself and have some free reign on how I approached projects which was really great.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I had several training modules at the beginning of my placement which was good and after this, I had training for email sending (Eloqua) which I had to take an exam for. There was not so much investment overall, I feel like I was trained to do my job well.

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • If a job comes up after I graduate, I would love to come back to NI and I would hope that they would feel the same about me coming back. Quite a few of the past interns have come back full-time which is great and it just shows how much people must enjoy working here that they would happily come back.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes there was. I got on really well with my fellow placement students and even went on holiday with one of them. You really can make friends for life whilst on placement. I also got on really well with my other team members and we had several gatherings outside of work including the Christmas party which was so much fun.

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Newbury is quite expensive to rent. I ended up living in house shares through websites such as SpareRoom. This is much cheper than independently renting a place. The flat I was staying in for the second half of my placement was so lovely and in a perfect location so I definitely recommend searching well, you will find something right for you!

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The nightlife wasn't amazing, but I liked some of the bars and nicer pubs in the area. I found that I wasn't really going out that much as I was tired from work and going to the gym etc. however Reading is so nearby on the train and is perfect for a night out if you felt like it!

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Definitely. There is a facebook group for employees where people plan activities which is really good. Also just by talking to people around the office you're likely to get invited somewhere by someone! It's just that kind of office, which is good. I also went out quite a few times for meals and drinks with my team which was so much fun.

    5/5

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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

April 2016


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