Intern Review

by Arm

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time, would do it again in a shot.

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

    • If anything, I was overvalued

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

    • When I needed help, I got full support

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

    • I was very busy and was working 14 hour days sometimes before a deadline

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

    • Although I wasn't in charge of running the show, I produced a demo that was presented in front of ARM's partners as a small part of a partner meeting, which was important to get right.

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

    • Very useful skills i will use throughout life, although not necessarily during my degree

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • All of my peers were friendly and fun to talk to

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The organization was a bit relaxed sometimes I felt

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

    • Not really sure how to answer this

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I should hope to come back the next three years to work again before getting a job with them!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes?

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

    • Well, I stayed with friends, so do not know about rent

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

    • Dunno man, not really an issue

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

    • Many company activities, should you wish them

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering

West Midlands

August 2011

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