Developer Review

by Softwire

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it, the company treats its employees really well and the atmosphere is great. Not only that but the amount I've learned is massive...

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

    • Despite being an intern you are given quite a lot of responsibility, working directly on commercial projects which will make money for the company. So obviously you're of value!

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

    • All the help you need is within the office. However, you are expected to have a good go at things before asking for help!

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

    • Due to the nature of the industry, at times there is more or less work than ideal - but it's all managed really well and there's almost always a good balance.

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

    • When working directly on commercial projects there is often direct communication with (sometimes major) customers - but there's always someone double-checking your work.

    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 really think everything I've learnt is going to be massively useful - I've picked up varying degrees of many technologies - C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really amazing - morale is a big deal to the company and as a result they treat you (I imagine) far better than most companies would...

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Some of the training could have been slightly more detailed / better organised, but this improved even in the short time I was there.

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

    • Quite a lot - mostly other employee's time.

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

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

    • Quite a few Softwire employees started with internships or trials, so it is taken seriously.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Frequent morale/social events, including company picnic, pub trips, film nights and more.

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

    • It's London, so it's expensive - but the company often provides a budget, especially for starting/leaving drinks.

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

    • It's London!

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

    • Any social group that doesn't already exist can just be created.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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