Computer Engineer Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was really good, even though I was sitting all the time working on the computer.

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

    • I talked to most of them, they were really nice when I first met them.

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

    • They actually kept going on.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Busy every single day.

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

    • I wasn't given that much to do, because it was my first work experience placement.

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

    • Well I now know how to send emails formally and to fix computers a little.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was really quiet, I think I was the only lively one there.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised, I knew exactly what I was doing.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They gave me sheets on nomura, the company, computers and health and safety

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would go back to work there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very expensive, because it's London.

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

    • Very great.

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

    • Yes loads of opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2011

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