Software Engineer (Real-time systems) Review

by Thales

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The work is challenging and I've been given a good amount of independance

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

    • Colleagues have stated that I've "done good work". I've been able to do in depth tasks that allowed me to take responsibility for tasks that they would otherwise have to do.

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

    • Task is expanding knowledge of the department, so I've had to do a lot of research work on my own, but they have been there when needed.

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

    • I've always had a lot to do.

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

    • I've had a good amount of responsibility, I've been working on tasks independently, without someone developing in parallel or needing to rewrite all that I have done.

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

    • Good experience of the workplace. Added experience should help with finding employment after my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly work mates, but we all still got on with our work

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

    • Internship set up well, but contract took too long to get sorted. Start date was pushed back because of this.

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

    • Was only there for the summer. Didn't take any training courses.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be very happy to gain employment with Thales

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Graduates/students meet up at lunchtimes etc.

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

    • Lived at home so not extensive living costs

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

    • Didn't go out much

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

    • No company run sports etc that I know of. once a month, we try to go to have a departmental meal

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science

South East

September 2012

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