Summer placement - compilation tools Review

by Arm

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • First internship, was nice.

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

    • I was generally told I was doing well, so I guess I was valued.

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

    • Was given support when I asked, but was left to ask for it.

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

    • Always something to do.

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

    • I was never asked how things were going, so quite a lot.

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

    • Huge amount of C++ experience, but not much in the way of teamwork or actual experience in working for a company.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone just did their thing, which is fine.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I don't think it was planned out at all, but still turned out ok.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was able to ask questions if I wanted, but that was pretty much it.

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

    • Sports and Social Club
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Don't know, I doubt they would tell me if I was doing something wrong.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Kind of...

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

    • Cambridge isn't cheap, but not as bad as London.

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

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

    • No work at weekends, so if you want to.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Science

South East

September 2012

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