Summer Placement Student Review

by Arm

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement, I learned a lot and I was always kepy busy.

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

    • My team was very busy with an imminent release and even though they were friendly, I never felt I was trully in the team.

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

    • My manager was fantastic. He was always enthusiastic and I never felt bad about asking him questions. He helped me throughout the summer and I am very greatful that he is my manager.

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

    • It was a good mix. I had to get used to sitting in a chair all day however.

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

    • I was doing a mini project by myself that fit in with the rest of the team but my work wasnt affecting anyone else

    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 lot about programming, working in a company from 9-5. I think it will afffect my work in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Due to imminent release the atmosphere in the office was most people sticking to themselves and getting on with work.

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

    • The project was very well organised. My manager knew what i was going to be working on before i arrived.

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

    • I was allowed to go to any of the general learning lectures. We spent like 2 days on personal development.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I havent decided yet what i want to do with my life

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a lot of interns at the company. About 50 of us and we got on well with each other.

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

    • It wasnt very cheap or very expensive (compared to london) so i would say average

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

    • Nightlife wasnt great in cambridge. Then again i didnt really give it much of a chance since i went to london pretty much every weekend

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

    • There were a few activities to do around the town if you looked for them. I was never bored.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

September 2011

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