Software Engineer Review

by Siemens

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Each day presented new challenges that kept the role exciting!

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

    • From the offset, I felt included and part of the team.

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

    • The team were always willing to help if I was struggling.

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

    • I had a good amount of tasks that were challenging yet manageable, so I never felt discouraged!

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

    • As my confidence grew, the level of responsibility I was given increased to match this.

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

    • I am definitely leaving a more technically competent individual.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was always lively and a friendly atmosphere to work.

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

    • The work was well suited to my ability and the year flowed seamlessly.

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

    • There were training modules staggered through the year that helped aid in our daily roles.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • There are a wide array of graduate opportunities at Siemens.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a solid group of interns and graduates creating a friendly community of people of a similar age.

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

    • Oxfordshire is possibly one of the most expensive counties in the country but oxford is pretty nice.

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

    • There are a wide array of bars and clubs in oxford.

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

    • There was lots of sporting activities to get involved with at Siemens.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science

South West

June 2018

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