IWE Developer Review

by Cisco

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Loved working here as you get perfectly balanced work load and support, I would love to comeback as graduate

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

    • They are supportive and take lot of interest in your work and never turn you down if you ask for help. They also value the work you are doing even if it is just for training purposes.

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

    • I can always go and speak to my manager and get 1 to 1 weekly meeting, he is more like mentor than a manager

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

    • I was given the right amount of work and time to finish it

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

    • As it says, I was running the show. I was given a technical project and was teamed up with another intern.

    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 have developed lot of technical skills and soft skills like communication, presentation, project management, and the list goes on. These skill will definitely help me in my degree and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was flexible, friendly and you don't feel like its work, it was fun.

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

    • Well organised and people were looking forward for us.

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

    • There were sessions for our soft skills and also for project/dissertation for next year.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Haven't got a job with them yet, but looking forward to it.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We arranged some outings on our own and lots of parties with the whole office as well.

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

    • Can't comment as I was living with parents

    0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not my thing

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of opportunities like charity work, Christmas party arrangements, etc. You can also be a part of social committee and arrange social events of your choice for your colleagues.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

December 2011

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