Research Intern Review

by Arm

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Great atmosphere, fun co-workers, interesting work.

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

    • I was given a topic to work with in the research group. The product group found my work interesting and implemented some of my ideas.

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

    • They were very helpful in getting any resources I needed. When I was having problems with my projects, they were very willing to help find solutions.

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

    • Very busy, but because I was self-driven.

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

    • I was given free reign to explore my ideas.

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

    • Good mix of implementation work/research.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Went to the ARM BBQ, which was amazing. They must have spent a TON of money on food/drinks/activities. In general people in the office were fun to hang out with outside of work.

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

    • A few hiccups with HR, but overall good. Common HR problems went through smoothly, but exceptions were sometimes difficult to deal with.

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

    • Much of my time was spent learning and the company was willing to send me to and pay for week long training sessions. I declined, but it was a good opportunity.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Other students/co-workers often set up social events outside work. They were very inclusive.

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

    • Cambridge area is VERY expensive

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good, but I suspect you can find better.

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

    • Football and many other sports. People set up their own activities as well.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering

East of England

August 2012

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