Software engineer Review

by Schlumberger

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Not the ideal job and hard work but enjoyable nonetheless.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • There was a definite desire for the results of my work and a willingness to spend a lot of time helping me.

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

    • Guidance received when asked for.

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

    • Always had sufficient work to be doing.

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

    • Although only a small feature of the teams objectives I was solely responsible for the 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?

    • Definitely feel the benefits will be needed in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Although a good company to work for with plenty of opportunity the work itself was not of the nature I am looking for.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was always a significant and multicultural intern population.

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

    • Certainly a lot cheaper to live in than Bath.

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

    • Gloucester has a sparse selection of clubs and restaurants.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Mostly due to the intern population as the company location was fairly quiet.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

November 2012

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