Intern software developer Review

by Softwire

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I haven't worked at similar companies so I don't have much to compare it with, but I'm pretty sure not many companies come close to this.

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

    • Great colleagues. I find it slightly difficult to chat to people in the office for whatever reason, but there are plenty of social events to get to know people better and those really helped.

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

    • Day-to-day: fantastic. Long-term: less good, but it would have been better had I taken more initiative to ask for more guidance.

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

    • I was not bored most of the time, but would probably prefer to be busier than I was.

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

    • Though I guess this is an appropriate amount for my level of experience.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Even if I don't come back to work here, I've had a great start to learning programming. I enjoyed it very much and I'm certain I will use these skills and develop them further at some point in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere - excellent balance of working hard and taking the job very seriously, and a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

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

    • Could have had a bit more training, but I was a bit of a last-minute entry so I think I missed out on some things. I think I still could have joined in with the training anyway, don't know what happened there.

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

    • Although they have a really strong emphasis on personal development, they left it up to me to get on with it. I would have appreciated being pushed a little more.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I've been offered a job! I'm keen to stay on, but I have another commitment over the summer that I have to fulfil first before I can confirm my decision.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good social scene across the company, it's a very small company so there isn't a divide between permanents / interns.

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

    • Most of the social events were subsidized.

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

    • Great pubs, didn't go for much other nightlife.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Endless. If something didn't exist, you could organise it yourself.

    5/5
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London

June 2012

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