Software Engineer Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Was very fun and enjoyable. Had lots of support from my manager whenever I got stuck.

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

    • Felt very valued, although my project was probably of relatively limited use to the company!

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

    • Whenever I was stuck I could go and ask any question and get help within minutes. Probably got anywhere between one and two hours worth of help each day.

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

    • Always had something to be getting on with.

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

    • I had a lot of responsibility related to my individual project and could do more of less what I wanted.

    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 programming skills I intend to use in future jobs and for hobby programming

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very laid back and relaxed - I usually arrived closer to 10 then 9.

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

    • Fairly well organised although it took my a long time to hear back regarding the company house

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Great support and teaching from my manager. I learnt a lot!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Been offered another internship for next year

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good, regular pub trips after work and at lunch time.

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

    • Mixed, although we had subsidised accomodation in the company house.

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

    • Pubs were quite good but not much else.

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

    • Regular sports at lunchtimes.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science

London

September 2011

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