Software Engineering Intern Review

by Capital One

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Amazing work experience, one of the best companies I could have hoped to work for

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

    • Everyone treats you like an equal, even the CEO is down to earth and wiling to make time for the new interns. Input from everyone is valued and taken seriously

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

    • The network of support available to interns and grads is outstanding.

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

    • A really nice work - life balance; you are not expected to do work outside of the regular 9-5. Taking breaks when necessary is encouraged

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

    • As an intern I was given a project that made real company impact, as well as a self contained project just for interns which gave us complete ownership and a chance to explore all stages of releasing a project to production.

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

    • Training & onboarding process was excellent, Ive learnt lots of valuable soft skills as well as having been exposed to lots of new technologies that are commonly used as a software developer.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Despite working remotely during the pandemic, there was so much effort made to create social time and to help the intern cohort get to know each other. Could not have asked for a better working form home experience.

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

    • Excellently organised, and what any feedback on what didnt go so well was promptly taken on board to try and find a solution.

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

    • They provide lots of support and training sessions, and it is encouraged to ask questions. Really felt like they cared about my personal development just as much as the work I produced

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • I would love to work here again!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A large network of grads and interns who are all very friendly

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

    • There are offices in Central London and Nottingham, so it is possible to chose to live in a more affordable area if wanted.

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

    • London offices are a stones throw from lots of nice bars and restaurants in Shoreditch, and a minute away from a tube station for easy travel into central.

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

    • I spent two afternoons volunteering with the company in an event in which we hosted a group of primary school children and taught them hoe to code. Even despite the pandemic this was well organised and fulfilling. If we had been able to work in the offices Im sure there would have been many other similar opportunities.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science

London

September 2020

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