Applications Engineer Review

by National Instruments

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • NI is a great company to work for and I couldn't of asked for a better placement.

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

    • NI is a great team/family and everybody gets on well.

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

    • Lots of internal training, team leader provides close support and guidance and you can always ask anybody for support or guidance.

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

    • Most of the time the level of work is just right but sometimes can be too busy. The projects take up a lot of personal time.

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

    • Lots of responsibility. travelled around the country and worked alongside graduate engineers doing the same role

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

    • My personal development has drastically improved and a good LabVIEW programmer.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is lots of banter but the work still gets done. Nobody is ever looking over your shoulder which is great.

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

    • Very well structured and clear cut plan for the year. No time wasted and lots learnt.

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

    • They have given my so many opportunities and I have learned a vast amount about the hardware and software that NI provide.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to think they would take me back but I'm not sure yet.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made some good friends and there was never a dull moment because so many new people started each year and they are all in the same boat.

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

    • Salary is 16K which is JUST enough to live a comfortable life and social life.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Newbury is small but you can still have fun.

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

    • always something going on.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2012

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