IWE Devoloper Review

by Cisco

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed it very much, I was given actual work to do right from the beginning, and everyone was very nice and happy to help

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

    • i felt very valued, My opinions were always considered and respected

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

    • The first thing my manger said to me was a if i have any problems let her know, as well as this we also have bi weekly one to one meetings so she can keep up to date with my progress

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

    • It can vary, if there are important projects on you may be very busy other times you may have less pressing work to get on with, but you are never bored and there is always work if you want it.

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

    • Especially towards the end of my internship, I feel I was given a lot of very important work to do, and was taking responsibility for my own work.

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

    • There was plenty of opportunity to develop skills and train outside for your day to day job. including presentations from high up members of staff and readily available training resources for CCNA training

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Often quite, but never dull

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

    • As this year was the first intake of intern there was some room for improvement, but Cisco have been very keen to get our feedback in order to iron any issues of for the next batch, and i have every confidence they will do this

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • everyone would take time out to help the interns by give a presentation or training workshops, or just helping with any day to day problems

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am very hopful

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • iIt was difficult as most of the interns lived quite far from work

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

    • not bad but not uni cheep

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • there are very regular work organised social events

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2012

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