Developer Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • It was fun but difficult.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • There was a good team spirit in my team.

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

    • They were very helpful and patient.

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

    • I always had plenty to be getting on with but the workload was never too much.

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

    • The project I was working on was important for the rest of the team.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I gained a lot of knowledge about computers and programming.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and social, such as bringing in food for the whole team to share.

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

    • Very fast and easy application process.

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

    • They taught me two computing languages from scratch!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I would like to try other areas of work before making a decision.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were always going out to restaurants/pubs/other activities after work, and socialising at lunch as well.

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

    • The cost was about average usually, but sometimes the company provided a tab for the pub!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I don't know, I lived quite far away so had to leave quite early.

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

    • Many sports and clubs to get involved with!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2011

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