Applications Engineering Review

by National Instruments

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • The work was ideal as it was challenging and pushed you to learn more but was always solvable.

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

    • The atmosphere at NI is great. It doesn't matter who you speak to in what department they will always have time to discuss things.

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

    • With two full months of complete training. We were well prepared for work at NI

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

    • Some days are busier than others but overall pretty good.

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

    • As an Intern we were encouraged to take responsibility for things as often as possible.

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

    • During the AE project work, my knowledge of software development and RF engineering improved immensly.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Pretty Relaxed

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

    • Everything was well organised and we were never left with nothing to do.

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

    • We were put through most of the CustED courses that NI offers as well as prestation skills training

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Jobs with NI alliance partners are available to me

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • living away from work made socialising with others was hard

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

    • standard price for the area but not cheap

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Newbury does not have much nightlife. Reading is the place to go

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

    • If you look for them. I joined a local Rugby team

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2012

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