Software Engineer - Intern Review

by Metaswitch Networks

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed it a lot once I got into it, a lot of ramp up at the start, which wasn't as interesting.

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

    • All colleagues answered my questions and generally I didn't feel any different from a full time employee.

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

    • Always had someone to answer my questions or direct me.

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

    • Generally could do as much work as I felt I could.

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

    • In the latter half I did plenty of projects on my own from proposal to check-in.

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

    • Valuable experience not taught in degree, both in terms of actual work and approach to work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally well balanced, hard working yet friendly

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

    • Fairly well organised, it was clear what I was doing early on

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Big focus on personal development and how to improve, both at the job and in the future

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

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

    • Broadly in the field I am interested in with a good atmosphere.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not really something I paid much attention to so no comment

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

    • n/a, didn't live or socialise nearby

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

    • n/a, as above

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

    • Plenty of extra opportunities should I want to take them.

    4/5
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London

September 2012

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