Software Developer Review

by Softwire

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Relaxed but highly productive atmosphere.

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

    • It's like one big family here - regular social events.

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

    • Very well supported by both colleagues and management.

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

    • Workload varies according to the particulars of your project, but there is always productive work to be done.

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

    • I was given absolute responsibility over my personal time management. As long as I delivered productive work each week, I was free to structure and prioritise my own time as I chose.

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

    • Not only is proficient programming a very useful skill to have for the future, I had the opportunity to hone my analytical and problem-solving skills in a context outside of degree work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Plenty of chill-out space, relaxed, open-plan office (even directors share the same desks as interns), well-equipped kitchen and gym. Lots of different social events in the evenings.

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

    • I always had enough work to do, and there were always several people who could help me out with problems.

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

    • Permanent staff spent a fair amount of time running training classes and reviewing code.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • They want me to come back permanently.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns were mostly placed together in a team, at first at least, so we had a good opportunity to get to know each other and learn together.

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

    • London is expensive...

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife is alright.

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

    • Almost every week some sort of social event.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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