Intern Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Varied and interesting work, developed programming abilities.

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

    • As an intern responsibilities were typically smaller projects but still were important to the business.

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

    • Everyone was friendly and were always forthcoming with help and advice.

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

    • Busy most of the time.

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

    • Given several small software projects with responsibility over all areas.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Technical abilities are very useful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and easy going, flexible working hours as long as the work got done.

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

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

    • Manager spent considerable time developing my programming abilities.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many interns, mostly living in company owned accommodation so it was just like being at university really.

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

    • Accommodation was very cheap and being outside central London prices weren't bad.

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

    • Not much night life.

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

    • Took part in the many different sporting activities and company outings.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

May 2009

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