Pro-active Systems Engineer Review

by Xerox

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Good fun, It actually felt like I was making a difference to the company

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues by the end of my placement they were relying heavily on me to complete tasks on time and to a high standard and would come to me with any questions they had

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

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

    • Most of the time I always had something to do, However there were occasions when I had no work to do for a day or so.

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

    • I was given the task of developing new test software, once I had developed this I was responsible for supporting it accross the buisness

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very supportive and helpful.

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

    • There were some things during the placement that could have been organised slightly better, for instance my first day

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • It gave me plenty of training and was always happy to try and fit me on to extra courses as well as encouraging me to do more courses

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Went out a couple of times after work, some organised go-karting and other activities

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Near to London so prices are quite high.

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

    • Not really geared up for a big night out, but a couple of nice pubs to go and have a drink and a chat

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

June 2009

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