Technology Placement Intern Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Responsibilities
    5.0
  • Support & Guidance
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
  • My role primarily involved designing, developing, and testing software solutions for internal projects. On a day-to-day basis, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to write and maintain code, troubleshoot issues, and optimize existing systems. I attended daily stand-ups, contributed to code reviews, and worked with tools like Git, Jenkins, and Jira for version control, continuous integration, and task management


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
  • I significantly developed my existing skills and acquired new ones. I enhanced my proficiency in programming languages such as Python and TypeScript, and improved my understanding of software development methodologies like Agile. I also developed stronger problem-solving abilities and learned to work effectively in a collaborative environment.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
  • 5/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
  • Yes, during my placement at Nomura Holding Inc., I was given a considerable amount of responsibility. I worked on critical software projects that directly contributed to the company’s operations.


  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
  • 5/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
  • My 12-month Technology placement at Nomura was a really rewarding experience. The recruitment process was smooth and well-organized, with the team communicating the next steps clearly and adhering to their timelines. During my time there, I worked with a collaborative and supportive team that was always willing to guide and share knowledge. The projects I worked on were challenging and allowed me to develop both technically and professionally.


  • How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The company culture at Nomura was highly collaborative and supportive. The atmosphere was professional yet welcoming, where open communication and teamwork were strongly encouraged.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the social opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
  • Very much


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Nomura
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Nomura to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Nomura
  • Attend the open days events - you can learn a lot about the recruitment process and get a chance to ask current interns questions about their experience.


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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Software Engineering

London

October 2024


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