IP Mobile Systems / IP Test Review

by Totalmobile

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • During my work among Mobile Systems Team and Test Team I have learnt a lot of new skills made aware of the software development cycle from the practical side. I was involved in a real life projects and gained an invaluable experience in the industry.

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

    • I had a full support from my colleagues and a mentor assigned. Being involved in the project, the team relied on my part of work.

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

    • I've had comprehensive tutorial and regular feedbacks. Additionally I was awarded a mentor, who was directly provided me with support in everyday duties.

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

    • I can't remember me being bored. in a small team there were always outstanding issues which I could pick up and proceed.

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

    • A lot. I was responsible for testing one of the main components of the system.

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

    • Time at cognito gave me an idea of which sector of IT I fit. This helped me to undertake appropriate steps to put my career into correct path. As a result I returned to the company as well educated and certified employee. The placement year was also invaluable towards the final year at university, as I used the skills gained in Cognito for the final project.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great! The team was like a family.

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

    • There were appropriate path developed to incorporate placement students into the company life and duties. The training provided was outstanding and benefitted in reasonably quick settling with the team.

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

    • I've had full access to plenty of training materials, also help received from my colleages was outstanding.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are many former placement students being now pernamently employed at Cognito. I am one of them :-)

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

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

    • Difficult to say, I was living (still am) in a different town, not being much involved in the local area life.

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

    • Difficult to say, I was living (still am) in a different town, not being much involved in the local area life.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2011

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