Placement Software Engineer Review

by Autodesk

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Mostly maintaining existing software but had some interesting challenges and projects assigned solely to me.

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

    • Everyone was friendly and helpful, they also gave valuable feedback.

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

    • Most of the internship was without significant supervision, however, I rarely felt as though I had no work to do.

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

    • Typically working at a moderate pace for most of the day, once a project was completed there were usually a few quiet days following.

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

    • I was given a project that has strong implications and that lots of other software relies on.

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

    • We had great training in C++ which is already helping me

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Mostly friendly though quiet compared to most.

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

    • Training was great, though the first week of proper week seemed rather disorganised.

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

    • We had two weeks of paid training

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a year placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good

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

    • Cheap and fun

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

    • Very good

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

    • Many

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

September 2016

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