Summer Intern in R&D Department, Internet of Things Team Review

by Arm

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • It was a very good summer placement and an amazing learning experience for a 4th year student.

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

    • Everyone treated me with respect. I was considered an employee just like everyone else with responsabilities and work to do. They were all very friendly and helpful.

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

    • My mentor was always there when I needed to ask him a question. He always helped me when I got stuck.

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

    • I never got bored and I was never too busy. The workload was the right amount.

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

    • I think I was given as much responsability as a summer intern would get. Not too much but enough to make you feel like you are a normal employee and a part of the team.

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

    • I think that the skills that I developed during this placement will be very helpful in my future years at the university and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People in my office were very pasionate about their work. The atmosphere was very relaxed. There was a right balance between hard work and fun breaks.

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

    • I had absolutely no problems with the way my placement was organised. Everything went smoothly.

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

    • We had a couple of talks and they funded a one week workshop for me.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would very much like to come back and I really hope I will.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • ARM knows how to make students socialise. I personally made lots of friends during this placement.

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

    • The prices were higher than the ones I am used to.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I personally don't enjoy clubbing but there is definitely a Nightlife in Cambridge.

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

    • Yes, there are a lot of activities one could get involved into. The company also organises a lot of sport and social events outside of work.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

September 2012

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