Software Engineer Intern Review

by Bloomberg

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • My work experience was very good overall.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My project was mostly self-contained, so I didn't interact with my teammates that much.

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

    • My mentor guided me whenever I had a problem, always giving me good advice.

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

    • I was never stressed by any deadlines and I was able to work efficiently at my own pace.

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

    • Apart from important decisions, I was working independently.

    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'm sure that the skill I developed and learned here will assist me in my future career and will make me a better developer.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, maybe a bit noisy as I was working on the same floor with Sales and Analytics, but I got used to it quickly.

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

    • Well organized.

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

    • I feel that the whole internship is an investment in some way.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I really hope to get a return offer!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There we're lots of students from all over the world, and I made many friends here.

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

    • A bit expensive, worth it.

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

    • Many pubs :)

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

    • Voluntary work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

London

September 2017

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