Software Engineer Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Very challenging but really rewarding.

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

    • A small team ethos tends to exist.

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

    • Management literally fall over themselves if you want to do training or discuss options etc.

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

    • I won't lie the workload is pretty high.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was treated as any other software engineer which was really empowering.

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

    • Invaluable

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • With the high work loads came stress, but generally pretty calm but not dull.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The scheme BAE has is excellent and i would recommend it to anyone.

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

    • I was sent of loads of courses and they offer to help personal development costs as well.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • So many projects that are really diverse, you cant go wrong.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I had no fellow placement/graduates in or near my project.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Portsmouth is a pretty standard city but not cheap.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Many many clubs, pubs, etc...

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Work has a pretty strong work-life balance initiative so plenty of opportunity to do stuff.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

June 2009

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