Summer Placement Engineer Review

by Arm

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I found the job to be very interesting. The work was good and the people I have worked with are first class. The activities surrounding the main work were also very good, I attended the annual conference and became involved in many other aspects of the company.

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

    • The staff were friendly and approachable. The mangers did not 'over manage' and I was left to do my own work and have meeting with them when I felt they were appropriate.

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

    • The support was good. There was plenty of training opportunities and chances to get involved in networking events.

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

    • I was left to manage my work time. It was my responsibility to ensure the daily work balance was correct.

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

    • The level of responsibility was correct for a summer placement student.

    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 my time at ARM I learnt or improved on many technical skills, all of which will be of use during studies and in work.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My office contained me and three other interns, the atmosphere was relaxed but also had a good work ethic.

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

    • Everything from accommodation to technical training to social events seemed well planned and thought out.

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

    • The company has a good training policy. There is a detailed induction day and regular, less formal 'lunch and learn' or 'doughnut session' training events.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • There have been discussion about a future career at the company but no formal offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We planned regular events to a variety of places such as cinema, museums and pubs.

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

    • Cambridge accommodation is not cheap, roughly comparable to London prices. However the cost of socialising is less.

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

    • The night-life in Cambridge is good, many pubs for a quiet drink but if you want clubs Cambridge is probably not the best choice.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The are many social and networking events which are organised for summer students or all ARM staff.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East of England

August 2012

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