Summer intern Review

by Canon Medical Research Europe Ltd.

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I found the project itself to be really enjoyable and well-defined.

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

    • I felt valued and participated in morning meetings, which made me feel included.

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

    • I received the guidance I asked for.

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

    • It varied. Because there were some steep learning thresholds I had to spend many days doing research, other days intense programming, but I never felt idle.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The project was not critical in that other people depended directly on me, which is suitable for an internship.

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

    • Gave me insight into the software engineering workflow and workdays.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally agreeable and focused.

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

    • Very well-organised with good deadline specifications.

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

    • There could have been more opportunities for cross-team learning.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. If it suited my expertise better, I would definitely consider working there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, the occasional pub night and staff party.

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

    • Socialising opportunities required a bit of a walk, but the prices were low.

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

    • I don't know as I rarely go to nightclubs.

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

    • Yes, there were yoga clubs and the like.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

October 2017

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