Software Developer Review

by Softwire

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship. I worked on several interesting projects and learned a lot.

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

    • There were plenty of social events and everyone was very friendly. People seemed to appreciate and value my contributions.

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

    • There was a good amount of training provided and someone was always on hand to answer any questions.

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

    • I was kept busy enough to keep me interested but never given so much work that I had stay late on a regular basis to finish it.

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

    • I worked on several projects and made a useful contribution to both of them. I was told what to do by my manager but was allowed to make my own decisions about how to approach the problems

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

    • There was plenty of time to pick up new skills and I was given helpful feedback throughout.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There were plenty of social events after work and there is lots to do in the office during breaks etc. Everyone is very friendly and there is a relaxed atmosphere.

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

    • There were plenty of training sessions and social activities and I had weekly meetings with my manager to ensure everything was going well.

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

    • I spent a lot of time learning about new technologies and was given detailed feedback on all of my work.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I've been offered a full time job when I finish university and would definitely like to come back!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was more focused around the company as a whole, rather than having events just for interns. Having said that, all the interns got on well and were friendly.

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

    • Cheaper than central London but not by much. There were a lot of subsidised events & trips to the pub though

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Plenty of pubs and restaurants.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were several social events on every week including pub trips, games nights and sports

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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