Validation Engineer Review

by Arm

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I had a great year, the work was challenging and involving and the people were great.

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

    • I have made some great friends during my time here and spend a lot of time outside of work with colleagues.

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

    • I was supported at every point, whenever I needed help there was always someone to ask who was happy to help.

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

    • Most days were a great balance, occasionally dependancies on other areas meant work slowed but in general it was fine.

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

    • I have been given whole chunks of work to deliver into the project and allowed to use my initiative as to how to complete these.

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

    • It has given me great experience in this field and given me great skills for returning to my studies. It has let me see what the electronic engineering field is like

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is a good atmosphere and the people are always willing to discuss something/have a chat

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

    • I have had no problems at all!

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

    • I attended most of the training supplied to graduate engineers and similar courses. However I was not able to attend any of the conferences or network

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been asked if I would like top return to ARM, even if they could just buy me a degree :-)

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only student at the time but I went out quite a lot with some colleagues.

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

    • Sheffield is relatively cheap, there is a lifestyle to fit any budget.

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

    • If you like your music underground Sheffield is great for music/clubbing/warehouse parties. Pubs and bars are great too.

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

    • I did a lot of running and climbing with colleagues

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2012

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