Summer Placement Review

by Arm

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • The workplace environment and culture is absolutely amazing. Also, flexible hours and reasonable compensation.

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

    • Colleagues were friendly, approachable, and always formed a group for lunch, waiting for everyone before going.

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

    • I was left to my own devices for my project but support and guidance were available on request.

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

    • Flexible hours enabled me to work at exactly the right pace for me.

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

    • The project was very broadly defined, I was working on my own and had complete control over design decisions, only checking up with manager once a week to asses progress and discuss next goals.

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

    • This was the first placement I did, so I gained a lot of experience about working in a true industry context. ARM also hold frequent Lunch and Learn sessions and other training that was either very useful or interesting to gain.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was quiet with no distractions, yet there was always someone having a tea break and available for a chat.

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

    • Very flexible, time-wise. HR seem a bit oblivious at times though.

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

    • Any training sessions available to standard employees were made available to me as well.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have a provisional offer for another 7-month placement for next year, which I need to do as part of my degree, but HR don't seem to be entirely sure what to do with me now and if they can agree to coordinate and cooperate with my university. Nothing is confirmed as of yet and I'm not sure where I stand on this.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Frequent and varied social events that cater to your interests.

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

    • It is a bit difficult to find acceptable accommodation for the summer, as all letting agents in Cambridge require 6-month lease contracts but I was lucky enough to find a single room in a private house about two minutes walking distance from the office at a very good price, bills included.

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

    • Nightlife isn't really my thing but there are plenty of venues to go to if that's your thing.

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

    • There are numerous official and unofficial social clubs run by ARM employees.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering

South East

September 2012

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