Junior Software Developer Review

by Zonal Retail Data Systems

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed going to work everyday, suitable tasks and good level of interaction with other staff

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

    • I still meet a lot of them for friday after-work drinks, liked everyone I worked with.

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

    • I was given a remit and placed in a team, at no point did anyone interfere with my work nor did anyone refuse me help.

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

    • I was given a remit, had I not been so enthusiastic it might of been easy to procrastinate but I found it perfect.

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

    • I was given a project that was outside the usual development, but was still managed within the team. It might of been good to get code into production but this wasn't important.

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

    • I learned more in 3 months about SDLC and tools than I have over 3 years at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • good laugh and great atmosphere

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

    • 2 projects; 1 development and 1 research based

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

    • I thought for the short time I was there I could see that this is taken very seriously, with support and assistance.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would be happy to return there

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only one.

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

    • I live round the corner,

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It's edinburgh!

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

    • It's edinburgh!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology

Scotland

May 2012