Summer Placement Review

by Arm

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I had an interesting project on technologies that were new to me, and had the opportunity to work with knowledgeable, experienced and clever engineers.

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

    • I was able to contribute to the projects assigned to me.

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

    • My managers were happy to give advice and help whenever asked, despite their busy schedule.

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

    • I was generally fairly busy, but not so much that I was rushed.

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

    • I was given responsibility in the execution of my project, but not in my choice of project.

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

    • The skills I have learnt are particularly relevant to my course and to the industry in general.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I had an interesting office, who were always able to help me with problems.

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

    • There could have been more organization prior to the placement; however, it was sufficient.

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

    • A training course for interns in my department was organised, which was particularly useful.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

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

    • ARM regularly employs graduates.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a very good social scene between fellow placement students.

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

    • Cheap accommodation can be found in Cambridge if required.

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

    • The nightlife in Cambridge is fine, but comparatively quiet during the summer.

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

    • TeamARM are quite active in helping local, Cambridgeshire charities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Science, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

East of England

September 2012

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